Prepare against Felix Noetzel
DEU · World #7,360 classical · FIDE ID 24637416
Our database contains 470 games by Felix Noetzel, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Noetzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Noetzel 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 | 2,218 | 2,267 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,233 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,202 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 207 | 98 | 164 | 44.0% |
| As White | 241 | 109 | 57 | 74 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 229 | 98 | 41 | 90 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Noetzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Noetzel's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 85.1% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 26 | 10.8% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 47.7% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 33 | 30.8% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 21.5% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 70.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Felix Noetzel's chess games
All 470 games by Felix Noetzel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 207 wins, 98 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 43 | 12/8/23 | 27.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Rene Stern | 2,538 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | D44 |
| Oct 2019 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,428 | 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B80 |
| Jun 2019 | Daniel Malek | 2,362 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | C01 |
| Apr 2014 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,330 | ch-Berlin | B15 |
| Mar 2017 | Joerg Seils | 2,318 | chT-GER 1617 Round 2 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 21 | 7 | 2,103 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,296 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Noetzel's chess games?
470 games by Felix Noetzel, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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 Felix Noetzel has played.
What does Felix Noetzel play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Felix Noetzel opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Noetzel answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Felix Noetzel play as White?
As White, Felix Noetzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Noetzel play as Black?
As Black, Felix Noetzel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Felix Noetzel's FIDE rating?
Felix Noetzel is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Felix Noetzel played?
Our database contains 470 games by Felix Noetzel, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 98 draws, 164 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Noetzel?
470 games by Felix Noetzel 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.