Prepare against Dirk Viebahn
DEU · World #9,451 classical · FIDE ID 4660790
Our database contains 206 games by Dirk Viebahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Viebahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Viebahn 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 | 2,178 | 2,193 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,175 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 82 | 63 | 61 | 39.8% |
| As White | 107 | 43 | 35 | 29 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 99 | 39 | 28 | 32 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Viebahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Viebahn's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 62.6% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.1% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 13.1% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.2% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Viebahn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 74.4% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Dirk Viebahn's chess games
All 206 games by Dirk Viebahn 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: 82 wins, 63 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,389 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | B20 |
| Aug 2005 | Tamas Halasz | 2,385 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | D91 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans Georg Krojanski | 2,305 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | A08 |
| Aug 2005 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,296 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | C09 |
| Aug 2005 | Soel Kartsev | 2,269 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,141 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,135 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Viebahn's chess games?
206 games by Dirk Viebahn, 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 Dirk Viebahn has played.
What does Dirk Viebahn play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Dirk Viebahn opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Viebahn answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Dirk Viebahn play as White?
As White, Dirk Viebahn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Viebahn play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Viebahn most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Dirk Viebahn's FIDE rating?
Dirk Viebahn is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (May 2010).
How many games has Dirk Viebahn played?
Our database contains 206 games by Dirk Viebahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 63 draws, 61 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Viebahn?
206 games by Dirk Viebahn 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.