Prepare against Toralf Rensch
DEU · World #20,775 classical · FIDE ID 12933449
Our database contains 66 games by Toralf Rensch, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Toralf Rensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toralf Rensch 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 | 2,051 | 2,131 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,108 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 27.3% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toralf Rensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toralf Rensch's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rensch usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rensch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rensch usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rensch usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
Toralf Rensch's chess games
All 66 games by Toralf Rensch in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Thomas Henrich | 2,212 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | B51 |
| Nov 2010 | Samuel Minor | 2,188 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | B04 |
| Jan 2015 | Matthias Weber | 2,184 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | E21 |
| Apr 2015 | Simon Prudlo | 2,170 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | B00 |
| Dec 2010 | Frank Drill | 2,142 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Erfurt HT Open 24th | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 28th Erfurt Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,104 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toralf Rensch's chess games?
66 games by Toralf Rensch, from May 2011 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 Toralf Rensch has played.
What does Toralf Rensch play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Toralf Rensch opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toralf Rensch answers 1...Nc6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games).
What openings does Toralf Rensch play as White?
As White, Toralf Rensch's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toralf Rensch play as Black?
As Black, Toralf Rensch most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Toralf Rensch's FIDE rating?
Toralf Rensch is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Toralf Rensch played?
Our database contains 66 games by Toralf Rensch, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toralf Rensch?
66 games by Toralf Rensch 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.