Prepare against Dirk Doenges
DEU · World #47,585 classical · FIDE ID 4672275
When preparing against Dirk Doenges, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 123 games by Dirk Doenges, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Doenges's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Doenges 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 | 1,903 | 1,904 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 46 | 30 | 47 | 37.4% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Doenges's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Doenges's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 54.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Doenges usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Doenges usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Doenges usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 62.1% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Dirk Doenges's chess games
All 123 games by Dirk Doenges in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jochen Wigger | 2,202 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | D02 |
| Feb 2012 | Hartmut Kauder | 2,128 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | B34 |
| Dec 2007 | Andriy Kandyba | 2,076 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0708 | C01 |
| Mar 2012 | Ralf Stremmel | 2,060 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | B01 |
| Oct 2012 | Carsten Neumann | 2,057 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,093 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Doenges's chess games?
123 games by Dirk Doenges, from Oct 2004 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 Doenges has played.
What does Dirk Doenges play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Dirk Doenges opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Doenges answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Dirk Doenges play as White?
As White, Dirk Doenges's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Doenges play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Doenges most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Dirk Doenges's FIDE rating?
Dirk Doenges is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Dirk Doenges played?
Our database contains 123 games by Dirk Doenges, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Doenges?
123 games by Dirk Doenges 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.