Prepare against Andreas Penzold
FM · DEU · World #2,412 classical · FIDE ID 4623045
Our database contains 186 games by Andreas Penzold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Penzold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Penzold 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 | 2,363 | 2,426 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,389 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 66 | 75 | 45 | 35.5% |
| As White | 92 | 38 | 33 | 21 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 94 | 28 | 42 | 24 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Penzold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Penzold's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 48.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 43 | 46.7% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Penzold usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Penzold usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Penzold usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Penzold usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Penzold usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Penzold usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Andreas Penzold's chess games
All 186 games by Andreas Penzold 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: 66 wins, 75 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jonny Hector | 2,500 | BL2-Nord 9697 | C15 |
| Nov 2023 | Ebrahim Ahmadinia | 2,448 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | D19 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Enders | 2,445 | WchT Seniors 50 | E69 |
| Nov 2015 | Ferenc Berebora | 2,437 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | A34 |
| Feb 2010 | Roland Voigt | 2,423 | GER CupT | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,339 |
| BL2-Nord 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,689 |
| BL2-Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Penzold's chess games?
186 games by Andreas Penzold, 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 Andreas Penzold has played.
What does Andreas Penzold play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Andreas Penzold opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Penzold answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Penzold play as White?
As White, Andreas Penzold's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Penzold play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Penzold most often plays: King's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Andreas Penzold's FIDE rating?
Andreas Penzold is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Andreas Penzold played?
Our database contains 186 games by Andreas Penzold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 75 draws, 45 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Penzold?
186 games by Andreas Penzold 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.