Prepare against Adolf Denk
FM · Austria · World #13,497 classical · FIDE ID 1600990
When preparing against Adolf Denk, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 375 games by Adolf Denk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adolf Denk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adolf Denk 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 | 2,122 | 2,319 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,333 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,327 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 123 | 126 | 125 | 32.8% |
| As White | 195 | 66 | 73 | 56 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 180 | 57 | 53 | 69 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adolf Denk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adolf Denk's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 60.5% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 61 | 31.3% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 45.9% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Denk usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 65.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 14 | 16.9% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 85.5% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Adolf Denk's chess games
All 375 games by Adolf Denk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 123 wins, 126 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/7/8 | 36.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Ivan Farago | 2,511 | chT2O-AUT 0910 | A77 |
| Jan 2010 | Sandor Videki | 2,450 | chT2O-AUT 0910 | A21 |
| Jan 1994 | Khaled Mahdy | 2,425 | Vienna Open | E60 |
| Nov 2009 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,416 | chT2O-AUT 0910 | D39 |
| Mar 2007 | Manfred Hangweyrer | 2,389 | chT2O-AUT 0607 | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 51 | 22 | 2,180 |
| chT-AUT | 1992 | 45 | 23 | 2,296 |
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 44 | 21.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 12 | 3 | 2,087 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adolf Denk's chess games?
375 games by Adolf Denk, from Apr 2003 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 Adolf Denk has played.
What does Adolf Denk play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Adolf Denk opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adolf Denk answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Adolf Denk play as White?
As White, Adolf Denk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adolf Denk play as Black?
As Black, Adolf Denk most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Adolf Denk's FIDE rating?
Adolf Denk is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Adolf Denk played?
Our database contains 375 games by Adolf Denk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 126 draws, 125 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adolf Denk?
375 games by Adolf Denk 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.