Prepare against Diana Skibbe
WFM · DEU · World #35,949 classical · FIDE ID 4612698
Our database contains 537 games by Diana Skibbe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diana Skibbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Skibbe 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 | 1,954 | 2,130 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,068 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,071 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 206 | 123 | 208 | 38.4% |
| As White | 271 | 101 | 70 | 100 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 266 | 105 | 53 | 108 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Skibbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Skibbe's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 97.4% | 50.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 139 | 98.6% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 78.7% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 15 | 20.0% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Diana Skibbe's chess games
All 537 games by Diana Skibbe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 206 wins, 123 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/11/14 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 32 | 19/5/8 | 59.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Anita Gara | 2,382 | BL2 Ost 1718 w | B00 |
| Dec 2015 | Joanna Worek | 2,324 | BL2 Sued 1516 w | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Monika Socko | 2,305 | BL 9697 w | D90 |
| Jul 2023 | Josefine Heinemann | 2,297 | ch-GER Blitz w | B40 |
| Mar 2006 | Anda Safranska | 2,293 | BL 0506 w | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 61 | 35 | 2,026 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 41 | 16 | 1,920 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2022 | 23 | 10.5 | 1,926 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-Thueringen HT | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-GER w | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-DDR Women 26 | 1977 | 13 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 12th Halle w | 1978 | 13 | 5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Skibbe's chess games?
537 games by Diana Skibbe, from Apr 2003 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 Diana Skibbe has played.
What does Diana Skibbe play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Diana Skibbe opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Skibbe answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Diana Skibbe play as White?
As White, Diana Skibbe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (32 games, 59.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Skibbe play as Black?
As Black, Diana Skibbe most often plays: Italian Game (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Diana Skibbe's FIDE rating?
Diana Skibbe is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Diana Skibbe played?
Our database contains 537 games by Diana Skibbe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 123 draws, 208 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Skibbe?
537 games by Diana Skibbe 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.