Prepare against Steffen Rittemann
DEU · World #9,869 classical · FIDE ID 24620009
Our database contains 195 games by Steffen Rittemann, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Rittemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Rittemann 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 | 2,172 | 2,218 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,166 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 80 | 70 | 45 | 41.0% |
| As White | 91 | 41 | 33 | 17 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 104 | 39 | 37 | 28 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Rittemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Rittemann's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 91.2% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues Bc4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rittemann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 73.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Steffen Rittemann's chess games
All 195 games by Steffen Rittemann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 80 wins, 70 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Stephan Buchal | 2,330 | BL2-Nord 1112 | B51 |
| Nov 2008 | Rainer Tomczak | 2,310 | BL2-Nord 0809 | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Wolfgang Thormann | 2,272 | BL2-Nord 1112 | A48 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander von Gleich | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | B22 |
| Nov 2019 | Bjoern Bente | 2,243 | Oberliga Nord N 1920 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U25 | 2007 | 14 | 11 | 2,003 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,262 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Rittemann's chess games?
195 games by Steffen Rittemann, from Apr 2006 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 Steffen Rittemann has played.
What does Steffen Rittemann play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Steffen Rittemann opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Rittemann answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Steffen Rittemann play as White?
As White, Steffen Rittemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Rittemann play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Rittemann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Steffen Rittemann's FIDE rating?
Steffen Rittemann is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Steffen Rittemann played?
Our database contains 195 games by Steffen Rittemann, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 70 draws, 45 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Rittemann?
195 games by Steffen Rittemann 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.