Prepare against Rudolf Oberling
DEU · World #50,901 classical · FIDE ID 533015600
Our database contains 146 games by Rudolf Oberling, covering Jun 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Oberling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Oberling 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 | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 32 | 69 | 45 | 21.9% |
| As White | 68 | 16 | 34 | 18 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 16 | 35 | 27 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Oberling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Oberling's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 39.7% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 29.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 20.6% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.3% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Oberling usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Oberling usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Oberling usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Oberling usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Oberling usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Oberling usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Rudolf Oberling's chess games
All 146 games by Rudolf Oberling in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2026 - 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: 32 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1993 | Dieter Villing | 2,280 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9293 | D01 |
| Feb 2011 | Danny Rehl | 2,197 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | D94 |
| Dec 2017 | Uwe Mueller | 2,195 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | D04 |
| Dec 2006 | Joshua Aarash Hager | 2,104 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | E14 |
| Oct 2005 | Wolfgang Henn | 2,103 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| Baden MA | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Oberling's chess games?
146 games by Rudolf Oberling, from Jun 2026 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 Rudolf Oberling has played.
What does Rudolf Oberling play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Rudolf Oberling opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Oberling answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Oberling play as White?
As White, Rudolf Oberling's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Oberling play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Oberling most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Rudolf Oberling's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Oberling is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rudolf Oberling played?
Our database contains 146 games by Rudolf Oberling, covering Jun 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Oberling?
146 games by Rudolf Oberling 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.