Prepare against David Ortmann
FM · DEU · World #6,640 classical · FIDE ID 4651588
Our database contains 540 games by David Ortmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Ortmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Ortmann 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 | 2,232 | 2,360 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,321 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,388 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 203 | 176 | 161 | 37.6% |
| As White | 286 | 107 | 100 | 79 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 254 | 96 | 76 | 82 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ortmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ortmann's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 240 | 83.9% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 14.3% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ortmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 62.0% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 44 | 34.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 72.5% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 26.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
David Ortmann's chess games
All 540 games by David Ortmann 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: 203 wins, 176 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 20/17/16 | 37.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 43 | 16/11/16 | 37.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 38 | 14/17/7 | 36.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 13/14/10 | 35.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 12/8/15 | 34.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Namig Guliyev | 2,565 | BL2-Sued 1718 | D20 |
| Sep 2013 | Srdjan Panzalovic | 2,459 | ch-GER rapid | E94 |
| Apr 2011 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,449 | 15th Neckar Open A | A34 |
| Oct 2012 | Arno Zude | 2,446 | BL2-Sued 1213 | C03 |
| Jan 2002 | Matthias Duppel | 2,446 | Ditzingen Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2001 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,233 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,262 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2003 | 12 | 6 | 2,170 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ortmann's chess games?
540 games by David Ortmann, 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 David Ortmann has played.
What does David Ortmann play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, David Ortmann opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ortmann answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does David Ortmann play as White?
As White, David Ortmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ortmann play as Black?
As Black, David Ortmann most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is David Ortmann's FIDE rating?
David Ortmann is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Oct 2019).
How many games has David Ortmann played?
Our database contains 540 games by David Ortmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 176 draws, 161 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ortmann?
540 games by David Ortmann 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.