Prepare against Thomas Rieling
DEU · World #16,700 classical · FIDE ID 4624882
Our database contains 259 games by Thomas Rieling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Rieling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Rieling 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 | 2,088 | 2,210 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,058 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,079 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 100 | 48 | 111 | 38.6% |
| As White | 138 | 64 | 22 | 52 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 121 | 36 | 26 | 59 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Rieling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Rieling's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 98.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rieling usually continues Nc3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rieling usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rieling usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rieling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 90.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Thomas Rieling's chess games
All 259 games by Thomas Rieling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 100 wins, 48 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 23/10/18 | 45.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 3/1/14 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Dusan Nedic | 2,340 | Bargteheide Open | B25 |
| Jul 2010 | Ilja Rosmann | 2,329 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C45 |
| Nov 2000 | Stephen W Giddins | 2,315 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A45 |
| Nov 2000 | Till Wippermann | 2,306 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B26 |
| Aug 2009 | Manfred Neulinger | 2,299 | Schwarzach Open A | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,902 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 2,527 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Rieling's chess games?
259 games by Thomas Rieling, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Thomas Rieling has played.
What does Thomas Rieling play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Thomas Rieling opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Rieling answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Rieling play as White?
As White, Thomas Rieling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Rieling play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Rieling most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Thomas Rieling's FIDE rating?
Thomas Rieling is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Thomas Rieling played?
Our database contains 259 games by Thomas Rieling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 48 draws, 111 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Rieling?
259 games by Thomas Rieling 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.