Prepare against Siegfried Reiss
CHE · World #24,813 classical · FIDE ID 1319663
Our database contains 132 games by Siegfried Reiss, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Reiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Reiss 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 | 2,019 | 2,115 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,009 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 44 | 55 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Reiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Reiss's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Reiss usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Reiss usually continues e4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Reiss usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Reiss usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Reiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 56.7% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Siegfried Reiss's chess games
All 132 games by Siegfried Reiss in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 44 wins, 55 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Matthias Kierzek | 2,270 | chT-EU Seniors | D00 |
| Jun 2011 | Hans Karl | 2,194 | 11th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | D00 |
| May 2018 | Peng Kong Chan | 2,164 | 4th Bodensee Seniors Open | A29 |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Bischoff | 2,093 | ch-SUI Seniors | B07 |
| Sep 2014 | Christoph F. Kuert | 2,043 | ch-SUI Seniors | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 2,134 |
| 11th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 8th Laax Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| 5th Bodensee Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Reiss's chess games?
132 games by Siegfried Reiss, from Jul 2010 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 Siegfried Reiss has played.
What does Siegfried Reiss play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Siegfried Reiss opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Reiss answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Reiss play as White?
As White, Siegfried Reiss's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Reiss play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Reiss most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Siegfried Reiss's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Reiss is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Siegfried Reiss played?
Our database contains 132 games by Siegfried Reiss, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 55 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Reiss?
132 games by Siegfried Reiss 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.