Prepare against Robert Rittler
Austria · World #18,407 classical · FIDE ID 1605623
Our database contains 51 games by Robert Rittler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Rittler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Rittler 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 | 2,071 | 2,199 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,137 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,227 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23.5% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Rittler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Rittler's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rittler usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rittler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Rittler usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Robert Rittler's chess games
All 51 games by Robert Rittler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Adolf Jun. Hirsch | 2,411 | chT2O-AUT 9495 | D83 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozef Franzen | 2,300 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | B03 |
| Jan 1995 | Franz Plank | 2,270 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | D31 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Kranzl | 2,270 | Vienna Open | D94 |
| Jan 1995 | Martin Raubal | 2,205 | chT2O-AUT 9495 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| chT2O-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| Donau Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,038 |
| 4th Innsbruck Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| Vienna Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,247 |
| chT2O-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Rittler's chess games?
51 games by Robert Rittler, from Apr 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 Robert Rittler has played.
What does Robert Rittler play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Robert Rittler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Rittler answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Robert Rittler play as White?
As White, Robert Rittler's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Rittler play as Black?
As Black, Robert Rittler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Robert Rittler's FIDE rating?
Robert Rittler is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Robert Rittler played?
Our database contains 51 games by Robert Rittler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Rittler?
51 games by Robert Rittler 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.