Prepare against Fabian Doettling
GM · DEU · World #174 classical · FIDE ID 4627253
When preparing against Fabian Doettling, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 756 games by Fabian Doettling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Doettling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Doettling 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 | 2,593 | 2,593 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 756 | 303 | 374 | 79 | 40.1% |
| As White | 368 | 177 | 163 | 28 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 388 | 126 | 211 | 51 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Doettling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Doettling's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 345 | 93.8% | 70.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 70.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Doettling usually continues Nf3 (73.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Doettling usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Doettling usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Doettling usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Doettling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Doettling usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 151 | 85.3% | 64.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.3% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 77.2% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 19.1% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Fabian Doettling's chess games
All 756 games by Fabian Doettling 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: 303 wins, 374 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/27/7 | 42.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 48 | 16/26/6 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 29/13/3 | 64.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 22/17/2 | 53.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/11/0 | 42.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/6/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 47 | 19/24/4 | 40.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 46 | 9/28/9 | 19.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 44 | 18/23/3 | 40.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 15/22/5 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 15/17/6 | 39.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 3/16/4 | 13.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Gata Kamsky | 2,686 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 7th | B12 |
| Aug 2006 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,683 | 13th Mainz Ordix Open | D31 |
| Feb 2006 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,661 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | D45 |
| Aug 2007 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,655 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | A70 |
| Mar 2006 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,645 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 7th | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 24 | 15 | 2,480 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2009 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,598 |
| Dos Hermanas Internet f 7th | 2006 | 20 | 13 | 2,742 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,413 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | 2010 | 15 | 10 | 2,636 |
| DLM U20 | 1995 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,415 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,469 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Doettling's chess games?
756 games by Fabian Doettling, 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 Fabian Doettling has played.
What does Fabian Doettling play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Fabian Doettling opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Doettling answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fabian Doettling play as White?
As White, Fabian Doettling's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (45 games, 64.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Doettling play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Doettling most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (46 games, 19.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (44 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Fabian Doettling's FIDE rating?
Fabian Doettling is currently rated 2,593 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fabian Doettling played?
Our database contains 756 games by Fabian Doettling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 303 wins, 374 draws, 79 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Doettling?
756 games by Fabian Doettling 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.