Prepare against Elmar Doennebrink
DEU · World #20,760 classical · FIDE ID 4629485
When preparing against Elmar Doennebrink, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Elmar Doennebrink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elmar Doennebrink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmar Doennebrink 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 | 2,051 | 2,185 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,064 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 40 | 50 | 46 | 29.4% |
| As White | 68 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmar Doennebrink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmar Doennebrink's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Doennebrink usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Doennebrink usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Doennebrink usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
Elmar Doennebrink's chess games
All 136 games by Elmar Doennebrink 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: 40 wins, 50 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 5/12/9 | 19.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Pawel Grabowski | 2,293 | NRW Class2 1718 | C92 |
| Jan 1989 | Jochen-Jacob Steil | 2,245 | Oberliga NRW 8889 I | B07 |
| Dec 2003 | Ingo Gronde | 2,185 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | B06 |
| Dec 2004 | Martin Henk | 2,135 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | D30 |
| Sep 2013 | Klaus Rybarczyk | 2,129 | NRW Class1 1314 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,143 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 I | 1989 | 8 | 5 | 2,137 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,116 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmar Doennebrink's chess games?
136 games by Elmar Doennebrink, 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 Elmar Doennebrink has played.
What does Elmar Doennebrink play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Elmar Doennebrink opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmar Doennebrink answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Elmar Doennebrink play as White?
As White, Elmar Doennebrink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmar Doennebrink play as Black?
As Black, Elmar Doennebrink most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Elmar Doennebrink's FIDE rating?
Elmar Doennebrink is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Elmar Doennebrink played?
Our database contains 136 games by Elmar Doennebrink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 50 draws, 46 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmar Doennebrink?
136 games by Elmar Doennebrink 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.