Prepare against Dieter Plumanns
CM · Belgium · World #22,648 classical · FIDE ID 203017
Our database contains 132 games by Dieter Plumanns, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Plumanns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Plumanns 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 | 2,035 | 2,224 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,024 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,052 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 36 | 54 | 42 | 27.3% |
| As White | 71 | 19 | 31 | 21 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Plumanns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Plumanns's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 77.5% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 19.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Plumanns usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 84.0% | 38.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Dieter Plumanns's chess games
All 132 games by Dieter Plumanns 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: 36 wins, 54 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Stijn Bertrem | 2,197 | chT-BEL 0203 | A84 |
| Sep 2002 | Wim Barbier | 2,188 | 18th EU-Cup | D04 |
| Nov 1998 | Yves Moreels | 2,185 | chT-BEL 9899 | A90 |
| Jan 1997 | Tom Croonenborghs | 2,155 | chT-BEL 9798 | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Yves Duhayon | 2,145 | chT-BEL 9798 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,916 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 17th EU-Cup | 2001 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Plumanns's chess games?
132 games by Dieter Plumanns, 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 Dieter Plumanns has played.
What does Dieter Plumanns play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Dieter Plumanns opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Plumanns answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Dieter Plumanns play as White?
As White, Dieter Plumanns's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Plumanns play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Plumanns most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Dieter Plumanns's FIDE rating?
Dieter Plumanns is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dieter Plumanns played?
Our database contains 132 games by Dieter Plumanns, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 54 draws, 42 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Plumanns?
132 games by Dieter Plumanns 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.