Prepare against Bernd Voekler
IM · DEU · World #4,185 classical · FIDE ID 4611616
Our database contains 435 games by Bernd Voekler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Voekler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Voekler 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 | 2,298 | 2,393 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,322 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 129 | 187 | 119 | 29.7% |
| As White | 213 | 79 | 85 | 49 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 222 | 50 | 102 | 70 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Voekler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Voekler's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 98.6% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Voekler usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Voekler usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Voekler usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Voekler usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Voekler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Voekler usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 86.9% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 97.6% | 38.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Bernd Voekler's chess games
All 435 games by Bernd Voekler 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: 129 wins, 187 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 19/16/13 | 39.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 1/9/7 | 5.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Robert Ruck | 2,548 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | B19 |
| Jan 1990 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,530 | Groningen Open | B57 |
| Apr 2005 | Sipke Ernst | 2,521 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C77 |
| Jan 1994 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,510 | 3rd Dresden Open | B51 |
| Jan 1996 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,500 | Vienna Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,433 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 13 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,385 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,329 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| Groningen Open | 1991 | 12 | 5 | 2,392 |
| Brno Morava D | 1991 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-DDR U18 | 1981 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Voekler's chess games?
435 games by Bernd Voekler, 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 Bernd Voekler has played.
What does Bernd Voekler play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Bernd Voekler opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Voekler answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...h5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bernd Voekler play as White?
As White, Bernd Voekler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Voekler play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Voekler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 39.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Bernd Voekler's FIDE rating?
Bernd Voekler is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Bernd Voekler played?
Our database contains 435 games by Bernd Voekler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 187 draws, 119 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Voekler?
435 games by Bernd Voekler 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.