Prepare against Andreas Vinke
DEU · World #9,287 classical · FIDE ID 4644662
When preparing against Andreas Vinke, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 30.4% over 46 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Andreas Vinke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Vinke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Vinke 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 | 2,181 | 2,239 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 89 | 118 | 70 | 32.1% |
| As White | 139 | 49 | 59 | 31 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 138 | 40 | 59 | 39 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Vinke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Vinke's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 135 | 97.1% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Vinke usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vinke usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Vinke usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vinke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Vinke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 98.5% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Andreas Vinke's chess games
All 277 games by Andreas Vinke 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: 89 wins, 118 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 14/19/13 | 30.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mihajlo Stojanovic | 2,486 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | A13 |
| Dec 2004 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,478 | Groningen Open A | A14 |
| Dec 2008 | Sander Van Eijk | 2,366 | Groningen Open A | C06 |
| Sep 1999 | Lothar Schnitzspan | 2,324 | 10th Seefeld Open | A36 |
| Dec 2004 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,319 | Groningen Open A | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 17 | 9 | 2,361 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U17 | 1997 | 14 | 10 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga Baden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,090 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Vinke's chess games?
277 games by Andreas Vinke, 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 Vinke has played.
What does Andreas Vinke play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Andreas Vinke opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Vinke answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Andreas Vinke play as White?
As White, Andreas Vinke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (46 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Vinke play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Vinke most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Andreas Vinke's FIDE rating?
Andreas Vinke is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Andreas Vinke played?
Our database contains 277 games by Andreas Vinke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 118 draws, 70 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Vinke?
277 games by Andreas Vinke 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.