Prepare against Dirk Altenbernd
DEU · World #71,090 classical · FIDE ID 24641090
When preparing against Dirk Altenbernd, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 12.2% over 41 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Dirk Altenbernd, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Altenbernd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Altenbernd 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 | 1,818 | 2,027 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 25 | 61 | 40 | 19.8% |
| As White | 63 | 15 | 30 | 18 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 10 | 31 | 22 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Altenbernd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Altenbernd's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 63 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Altenbernd usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Altenbernd usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Altenbernd usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 88.9% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Dirk Altenbernd's chess games
All 126 games by Dirk Altenbernd in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 61 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 41 | 5/22/14 | 12.2% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Reinhold Soelter | 2,121 | 5th Lippe Cup | A29 |
| Nov 2018 | Erich Flach | 2,110 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A30 |
| Aug 2005 | Frank Ackermann | 2,084 | Moehnesee Cup A | A14 |
| Mar 2002 | Jonas Freiberger | 1,919 | 8th Werther Schloss Open B | A16 |
| Sep 2007 | Ekkehard Hufendiek | 1,869 | 4th Lippe Cup | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,893 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,080 |
| 2nd Korbach Open A | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Altenbernd's chess games?
126 games by Dirk Altenbernd, from Jan 2006 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 Dirk Altenbernd has played.
What does Dirk Altenbernd play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Dirk Altenbernd opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Altenbernd answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dirk Altenbernd play as White?
As White, Dirk Altenbernd's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 18.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Altenbernd play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Altenbernd most often plays: Modern Defense (41 games, 12.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Dirk Altenbernd's FIDE rating?
Dirk Altenbernd is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Dirk Altenbernd played?
Our database contains 126 games by Dirk Altenbernd, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 61 draws, 40 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Altenbernd?
126 games by Dirk Altenbernd 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.