Prepare against Rupert Prediger
FM · DEU · World #9,162 classical · FIDE ID 4652304
When preparing against Rupert Prediger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Rupert Prediger, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rupert Prediger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rupert Prediger 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 | 2,184 | 2,315 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,229 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,208 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 98 | 105 | 67 | 36.3% |
| As White | 139 | 55 | 53 | 31 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 43 | 52 | 36 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rupert Prediger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rupert Prediger's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Prediger usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Prediger usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Prediger usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 77.8% | 63.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 68.9% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 28.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Rupert Prediger's chess games
All 270 games by Rupert Prediger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 98 wins, 105 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 42 | 17/19/6 | 40.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 9/13/12 | 26.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Thomas Gietl | 2,340 | ch-Bayern A 69th | B07 |
| Sep 1998 | Manfred Menacher | 2,295 | ch-Bayern A 69th | B03 |
| Apr 2005 | Reiner Huch | 2,292 | Regionalliga SO 0405 | A61 |
| Sep 1998 | Manfred Eiber | 2,265 | ch-Bayern A 69th | B16 |
| Feb 1997 | Stanislav Gschwendtner | 2,260 | Regionalliga SO 9697 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,205 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 9 | 6 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,254 |
| Regionalliga SO 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| Regionalliga SO 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Bayern A 69th | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,149 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rupert Prediger's chess games?
270 games by Rupert Prediger, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Rupert Prediger has played.
What does Rupert Prediger play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Rupert Prediger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rupert Prediger answers 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rupert Prediger play as White?
As White, Rupert Prediger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rupert Prediger play as Black?
As Black, Rupert Prediger most often plays: Alekhine Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Rupert Prediger's FIDE rating?
Rupert Prediger is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Rupert Prediger played?
Our database contains 270 games by Rupert Prediger, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 105 draws, 67 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rupert Prediger?
270 games by Rupert Prediger 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.