Prepare against Rene Wittke
FM · DEU · World #4,355 classical · FIDE ID 24640255
Our database contains 295 games by Rene Wittke, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Wittke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Wittke before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,293 | 2,329 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,394 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 113 | 99 | 83 | 38.3% |
| As White | 147 | 63 | 41 | 43 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 148 | 50 | 58 | 40 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Wittke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Wittke's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 64.6% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 23.8% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wittke usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Wittke usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wittke usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Wittke usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wittke usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wittke usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 56.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Rene Wittke's chess games
All 295 games by Rene Wittke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 113 wins, 99 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | David Miedema | 2,362 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | E33 |
| Mar 2023 | Ralf Kotter | 2,354 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | A46 |
| Nov 2018 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,351 | NRW Class1 1819 | A46 |
| Dec 2013 | Marcel Becker | 2,345 | NRW Class1 1314 | E50 |
| Sep 2016 | Gerd-Peter Gruen | 2,334 | NRW Class1 1617 | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 22 | 14 | 1,765 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2004 | 22 | 15 | 1,360 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2005 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,479 |
| ch-OWL U12 | 2005 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,285 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Oberliga NRW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Wittke's chess games?
295 games by Rene Wittke, from Oct 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rene Wittke has played.
What does Rene Wittke play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Rene Wittke opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Wittke answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Rene Wittke play as White?
As White, Rene Wittke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Wittke play as Black?
As Black, Rene Wittke most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Rene Wittke's FIDE rating?
Rene Wittke is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Rene Wittke played?
Our database contains 295 games by Rene Wittke, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 99 draws, 83 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Wittke?
295 games by Rene Wittke reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.