Prepare against Dieter Margraf
DEU · World #137,429 classical · FIDE ID 16236696
When preparing against Dieter Margraf, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Dieter Margraf, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Margraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Margraf 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 | 1,627 | 1,665 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 15.0% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Margraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Margraf's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (65% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Dieter Margraf's chess games
All 40 games by Dieter Margraf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Werner Decker | 2,258 | 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | D31 |
| Aug 2018 | Zdenek Krejci | 1,520 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | D00 |
| Sep 2018 | Kim Burger | 1,283 | 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | D02 |
| Nov 2021 | Konstantinos Matsoukas | 1,148 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
| Nov 2021 | Sabrina Grebe | 1,049 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,450 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,447 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,433 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,837 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M3 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,222 |
| 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Margraf's chess games?
40 games by Dieter Margraf, from Apr 2017 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 Dieter Margraf has played.
What does Dieter Margraf play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dieter Margraf opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Margraf answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dieter Margraf play as White?
As White, Dieter Margraf's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Margraf play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Margraf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dieter Margraf's FIDE rating?
Dieter Margraf is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Dieter Margraf played?
Our database contains 40 games by Dieter Margraf, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (15.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Margraf?
40 games by Dieter Margraf 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.