Prepare against Dominik Storch
DEU · World #67,852 classical · FIDE ID 24686468
When preparing against Dominik Storch, expect 1.f4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Dominik Storch, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Storch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Storch 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 | 1,829 | 1,931 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 44 | 27 | 55 | 34.9% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 11 | 27 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Storch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Storch's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 38 | 63.3% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 63% of White games, 40.8% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Storch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Storch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Storch usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Storch usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Storch usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Storch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 87.5% | 51.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 52.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Dominik Storch's chess games
All 126 games by Dominik Storch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 27 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 34 | 8/9/17 | 23.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Lothar Trumpp | 2,090 | 12th Rhein Main Open | A00 |
| Aug 2014 | Christian Junker | 2,061 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A04 |
| May 2008 | Gerhard Diez | 2,045 | 11th Rhein Main Open | C00 |
| Jun 2014 | Nedjeljko Busic | 2,028 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Tom Petersen | 1,997 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| 11th Rhein Main Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Storch's chess games?
126 games by Dominik Storch, from Oct 2008 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 Dominik Storch has played.
What does Dominik Storch play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Dominik Storch opens with 1.f4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Storch answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dominik Storch play as White?
As White, Dominik Storch's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Storch play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Storch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Dominik Storch's FIDE rating?
Dominik Storch is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Dominik Storch played?
Our database contains 126 games by Dominik Storch, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 27 draws, 55 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Storch?
126 games by Dominik Storch 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.