Prepare against Werner Reif
Italy · World #91,190 classical · FIDE ID 837318
When preparing against Werner Reif, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Werner Reif, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Reif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Reif 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 | 1,755 | 1,903 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,812 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 13.5% |
| As White | 16 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Reif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Reif's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 21.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 21.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Reif usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Reif usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Reif usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Werner Reif's chess games
All 37 games by Werner Reif in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Franz Mayrhuber | 1,718 | chB-Vienna State | D52 |
| Aug 2012 | Josef Mair | 1,712 | Vienna Husek Open B | B01 |
| Sep 2022 | Slobodan Pantelic | 1,596 | chB-Vienna State | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Maurizio Calabrese | 1,567 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | D47 |
| Sep 2022 | Arthur Maria Fritz | 1,458 | chB-Vienna State | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| chB-Vienna State | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,539 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,636 |
| 8th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,680 |
| 10th Porto San Giorgio Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
| Cesenatico Open B | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,756 |
| Vienna Ottakring 100 Years | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Reif's chess games?
37 games by Werner Reif, from Oct 2007 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 Werner Reif has played.
What does Werner Reif play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Werner Reif opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Reif answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Werner Reif play as White?
As White, Werner Reif's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Reif play as Black?
As Black, Werner Reif most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Werner Reif's FIDE rating?
Werner Reif is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Werner Reif played?
Our database contains 37 games by Werner Reif, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Reif?
37 games by Werner Reif 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.