Prepare against Rigobert Ophoff
DEU · World #51,771 classical · FIDE ID 4679750
Our database contains 437 games by Rigobert Ophoff, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rigobert Ophoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rigobert Ophoff 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 | 1,886 | 2,107 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,938 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 89 | 250 | 98 | 20.4% |
| As White | 220 | 46 | 134 | 40 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 217 | 43 | 116 | 58 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rigobert Ophoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rigobert Ophoff's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 74.1% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 11.4% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 6.8% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ophoff usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 90.1% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.7% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 85.7% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Rigobert Ophoff's chess games
All 437 games by Rigobert Ophoff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 250 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 36 | 6/24/6 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 47 | 11/27/9 | 23.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 7/16/11 | 20.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 20 | 2/10/8 | 10.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Manfred Boeven | 2,151 | 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Wilhelm Schurig | 2,125 | ch-Bayern Seniors 10th | A30 |
| Aug 2005 | Arnold Seidel | 1,916 | ch-GER Seniors A 17th | D21 |
| Oct 2015 | Siegfried Schwetje | 1,906 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D90 |
| Jun 2007 | Oswald Smits | 1,894 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ost Westfalen Lippe | 1970 | 46 | 17.5 | – |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,739 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,856 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rigobert Ophoff's chess games?
437 games by Rigobert Ophoff, from Oct 2003 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 Rigobert Ophoff has played.
What does Rigobert Ophoff play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Rigobert Ophoff opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rigobert Ophoff answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rigobert Ophoff play as White?
As White, Rigobert Ophoff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rigobert Ophoff play as Black?
As Black, Rigobert Ophoff most often plays: Indian Defense (47 games, 23.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 20.6% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Rigobert Ophoff's FIDE rating?
Rigobert Ophoff is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Rigobert Ophoff played?
Our database contains 437 games by Rigobert Ophoff, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 250 draws, 98 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rigobert Ophoff?
437 games by Rigobert Ophoff 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.