Prepare against Andreas Apelt
DEU · World #100,956 classical · FIDE ID 24603058
When preparing against Andreas Apelt, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Andreas Apelt, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Apelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Apelt 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 | 1,727 | 1,835 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,793 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 7 | 37 | 30.2% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Apelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Apelt's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Apelt usually continues Bf4 (14.3% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Apelt usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Apelt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Apelt usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Andreas Apelt's chess games
All 63 games by Andreas Apelt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Afschin Taghiani | 1,826 | chB-Stuttgart int | E24 |
| May 2021 | Andreas Daeuber | 1,720 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A65 |
| May 2021 | Christian Eichner | 1,695 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C09 |
| May 2021 | Herwig Gerlach | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A43 |
| May 2021 | Julian Wartenberg | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,649 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,194 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,335 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,287 |
| ch-Nittenau 01st | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| 26th Erfurt HT Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Apelt's chess games?
63 games by Andreas Apelt, from Jul 2009 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 Andreas Apelt has played.
What does Andreas Apelt play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Andreas Apelt opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Apelt answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Apelt play as White?
As White, Andreas Apelt's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Apelt play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Apelt most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Andreas Apelt's FIDE rating?
Andreas Apelt is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Andreas Apelt played?
Our database contains 63 games by Andreas Apelt, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Apelt?
63 games by Andreas Apelt 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.