Prepare against Robert Rieger
FM · Austria · World #3,326 classical · FIDE ID 1625527
When preparing against Robert Rieger, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Robert Rieger, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Rieger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Rieger 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 | 2,325 | 2,378 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,271 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,271 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 132 | 99 | 126 | 37.0% |
| As White | 173 | 70 | 48 | 55 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 184 | 62 | 51 | 71 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Rieger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Rieger's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 93.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rieger usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rieger usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rieger usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rieger usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rieger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rieger usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 94.4% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 70.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 21.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Robert Rieger's chess games
All 357 games by Robert Rieger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 132 wins, 99 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A06 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Augustin Droin | 2,480 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Feb 2015 | Prakash Vishnu | 2,463 | 18th Lienz Open A | C45 |
| Feb 2024 | Thore Perske | 2,451 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Dec 2020 | Ekaterina Atalik | 2,450 | ch-EUR qual Online | E04 |
| Apr 2020 | Felix Blohberger | 2,448 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 45 | 17 | 2,195 |
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 27 | 16 | 2,306 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,146 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 2,213 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,151 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 1,953 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Rieger's chess games?
357 games by Robert Rieger, from Apr 2009 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 Robert Rieger has played.
What does Robert Rieger play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Robert Rieger opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Rieger answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Robert Rieger play as White?
As White, Robert Rieger's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Rieger play as Black?
As Black, Robert Rieger most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Robert Rieger's FIDE rating?
Robert Rieger is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Robert Rieger played?
Our database contains 357 games by Robert Rieger, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 99 draws, 126 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Rieger?
357 games by Robert Rieger 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.