Prepare against Bjarne Vollbehr
CM · DEU · World #11,803 classical · FIDE ID 34606025
When preparing against Bjarne Vollbehr, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Bjarne Vollbehr, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Vollbehr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Vollbehr 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 | 2,144 | 2,230 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 78 | 20 | 50 | 52.7% |
| As White | 76 | 36 | 12 | 28 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 72 | 42 | 8 | 22 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Vollbehr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Vollbehr's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 67.1% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 25.0% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vollbehr usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 79.1% | 70.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 20.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Bjarne Vollbehr's chess games
All 148 games by Bjarne Vollbehr in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jasper Holtel | 2,376 | 2nd Doppelbauer Kiel IM | D82 |
| Feb 2026 | Michael Kopylov | 2,358 | 2nd Doppelbauer Kiel IM | A14 |
| Feb 2026 | Bahne Fuhrmann | 2,338 | 2nd Doppelbauer Kiel IM | C50 |
| Sep 2025 | A Zude | 2,298 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Philip Reimer | 2,219 | 1. Münster Oster - A | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 14 | 14 | 1,856 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,055 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Vollbehr's chess games?
148 games by Bjarne Vollbehr, from Feb 2022 to Aug 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 Bjarne Vollbehr has played.
What does Bjarne Vollbehr play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Bjarne Vollbehr opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Vollbehr answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Vollbehr play as White?
As White, Bjarne Vollbehr's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Vollbehr play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Vollbehr most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Bjarne Vollbehr's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Vollbehr is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bjarne Vollbehr played?
Our database contains 148 games by Bjarne Vollbehr, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Vollbehr?
148 games by Bjarne Vollbehr 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.