Prepare against Detlef Boetzer
FM · DEU · World #7,285 classical · FIDE ID 4656091
Our database contains 216 games by Detlef Boetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Boetzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Boetzer 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 | 2,219 | 2,302 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 58 | 100 | 58 | 26.9% |
| As White | 103 | 35 | 49 | 19 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 23 | 51 | 39 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Boetzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Boetzer's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 42.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 27.2% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Boetzer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 75.0% | 34.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
Detlef Boetzer's chess games
All 216 games by Detlef Boetzer 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: 58 wins, 100 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Aivars Gipslis | 2,450 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | C15 |
| Jan 2008 | Pavel Cech | 2,430 | BL2-Ost 0708 | E69 |
| Nov 2013 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,412 | Oberliga Nord O 1314 | E68 |
| Feb 2024 | Lars Thiede | 2,403 | BL2-Nord 2324 | A05 |
| Apr 2011 | Zbigniew Jasnikowski | 2,392 | BL2-Nord 1011 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,270 |
| BL2-Nord 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| BL2-Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,220 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Boetzer's chess games?
216 games by Detlef Boetzer, 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 Detlef Boetzer has played.
What does Detlef Boetzer play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Detlef Boetzer opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Boetzer answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Detlef Boetzer play as White?
As White, Detlef Boetzer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Boetzer play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Boetzer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Detlef Boetzer's FIDE rating?
Detlef Boetzer is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Detlef Boetzer played?
Our database contains 216 games by Detlef Boetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 100 draws, 58 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Boetzer?
216 games by Detlef Boetzer 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.