Prepare against Dieter Prause
DEU · World #90,305 classical · FIDE ID 12954152
When preparing against Dieter Prause, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 72 games by Dieter Prause, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Prause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Prause 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 | 1,758 | 1,877 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 18 | 33 | 29.2% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Prause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Prause's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 73.5% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Prause usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Prause usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Prause usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Prause usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Prause usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Prause usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Dieter Prause's chess games
All 72 games by Dieter Prause in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Johan Zwanepol | 1,912 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A87 |
| Sep 2017 | Georg Aigner | 1,898 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D32 |
| Aug 2014 | Erwin Spaete | 1,852 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A45 |
| Aug 2014 | Dieter Drechsel | 1,847 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | D11 |
| Aug 2014 | Ottomar Roggenbach | 1,824 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,718 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Prause's chess games?
72 games by Dieter Prause, from Sep 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 Dieter Prause has played.
What does Dieter Prause play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Dieter Prause opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Prause answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Dieter Prause play as White?
As White, Dieter Prause's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Prause play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Prause most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dieter Prause's FIDE rating?
Dieter Prause is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Dieter Prause played?
Our database contains 72 games by Dieter Prause, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Prause?
72 games by Dieter Prause 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.