Prepare against Dennes Abel
IM · DEU · World #2,328 classical · FIDE ID 24605417
Our database contains 884 games by Dennes Abel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennes Abel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennes Abel 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 | 2,367 | 2,490 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,463 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,543 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 373 | 317 | 194 | 42.2% |
| As White | 450 | 202 | 159 | 89 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 434 | 171 | 158 | 105 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennes Abel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennes Abel's side.
First moves as White (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 274 | 60.9% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 17.3% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 70 | 15.6% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 4.4% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.8% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Abel usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Abel usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Abel usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 64.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Abel usually continues e3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Abel usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Abel usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 46.3% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 72 | 33.0% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.7% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 8.3% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 54.3% | 62.1% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 45.0% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Dennes Abel's chess games
All 884 games by Dennes Abel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 373 wins, 317 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 43 | 20/15/8 | 46.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/10/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 64 | 28/18/18 | 43.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 8/12/1 | 38.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,654 | 9th Wch Blitz | A84 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Motylev | 2,649 | 9th Wch Blitz | E07 |
| Oct 2015 | Loek Van Wely | 2,632 | 9th Wch Blitz | A60 |
| Jan 2019 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,626 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | A32 |
| Oct 2015 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,620 | 9th Wch Blitz | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,424 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2002 | 28 | 16 | 1,878 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,457 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2001 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,557 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,567 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2003 | 21 | 16 | 1,985 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennes Abel's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 884 of Dennes Abel's games from Oct 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Dennes Abel has played.
What does Dennes Abel play on the first move as White?
Across 450 games with White in our database, Dennes Abel opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennes Abel answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dennes Abel play as White?
As White, Dennes Abel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Catalan (40 games, 47.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 450 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennes Abel play as Black?
As Black, Dennes Abel most often plays: Slav Defense (64 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Dennes Abel's FIDE rating?
Dennes Abel is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Dennes Abel played?
Our database contains 884 games by Dennes Abel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 317 draws, 194 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennes Abel?
Open Dennes Abel's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 884 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.