Prepare against Alfred Debus
DEU · World #14,866 classical · FIDE ID 4655419
When preparing against Alfred Debus, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Alfred Debus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Debus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Debus 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 | 2,107 | 2,180 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 63 | 62 | 43 | 37.5% |
| As White | 74 | 31 | 27 | 16 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Debus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Debus's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 98.6% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Debus usually continues c3 (52.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Debus usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Debus usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Debus usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 64.4% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Alfred Debus's chess games
All 168 games by Alfred Debus 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: 63 wins, 62 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A06 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Berthold Rosenberger | 2,237 | Hessenliga 0708 | D31 |
| Jan 1998 | Rolf Huss | 2,215 | Bad Wildungen Open | D31 |
| Jan 1998 | Wolfgang Frank | 2,185 | Bad Wildungen Open | B23 |
| Nov 1999 | Martin Weise | 2,179 | Hessenliga 9900 | B02 |
| Apr 2011 | Stefan Zimmermann | 2,179 | Hessenliga 1011 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U20 | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,246 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| ch-Hessen | 1999 | 11 | 2 | 1,994 |
| Bad Wildungen Open | 1998 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,375 |
| Hessenliga 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Hessenliga 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Hessenliga 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Debus's chess games?
168 games by Alfred Debus, 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 Alfred Debus has played.
What does Alfred Debus play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alfred Debus opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Debus answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alfred Debus play as White?
As White, Alfred Debus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Debus play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Debus most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Alfred Debus's FIDE rating?
Alfred Debus is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Alfred Debus played?
Our database contains 168 games by Alfred Debus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 62 draws, 43 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Debus?
168 games by Alfred Debus 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.