Prepare against Dennis Papesch
DEU · World #59,899 classical · FIDE ID 12975435
When preparing against Dennis Papesch, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 71 games by Dennis Papesch, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Papesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Papesch 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 | 1,887 | 1,938 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 15 | 30 | 36.6% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Papesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Papesch's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Papesch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Papesch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Papesch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Papesch usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Papesch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Papesch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Dennis Papesch's chess games
All 71 games by Dennis Papesch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Kenneth Nahnsen | 2,004 | 31st Kiel Open | A20 |
| Aug 2016 | Lukas Wanner | 2,001 | 29th Kiel Open A | E21 |
| Jul 2017 | Adrian Bernard | 1,745 | 30th Kiel Open | D45 |
| Aug 2016 | Oliver Kertesz | 1,700 | 29th Kiel Open A | D15 |
| Jul 2018 | Marc Oltmanns | 1,698 | 31st Kiel Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2002 | 17 | 7 | 1,088 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 613 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,561 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U12 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 892 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Papesch's chess games?
71 games by Dennis Papesch, from Feb 2014 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 Dennis Papesch has played.
What does Dennis Papesch play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Dennis Papesch opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Papesch answers 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dennis Papesch play as White?
As White, Dennis Papesch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Papesch play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Papesch most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Dennis Papesch's FIDE rating?
Dennis Papesch is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Dennis Papesch played?
Our database contains 71 games by Dennis Papesch, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Papesch?
71 games by Dennis Papesch 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.