Prepare against Fernando Offermann
CM · DEU · World #23,261 classical · FIDE ID 4660170
When preparing against Fernando Offermann, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Fernando Offermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Offermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Offermann 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 | 2,031 | 2,178 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,163 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,169 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 86 | 49 | 92 | 37.9% |
| As White | 113 | 42 | 23 | 48 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 44 | 26 | 44 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Offermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Offermann's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 39.8% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 36.3% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 23 | 20.4% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Offermann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Offermann usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Offermann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 42.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Offermann usually continues g3 (36.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Offermann usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Offermann usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 87.7% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Fernando Offermann's chess games
All 227 games by Fernando Offermann 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: 86 wins, 49 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Apr 2024 | Piotr Piesik | 2,417 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| May 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,406 | Titled Tue Early | E73 |
| Apr 2024 | Marius Manolache | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Maciej Czopor | 2,363 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 96 | 43 | 2,171 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,061 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| 6th Wichern Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| Kreuzberg CC-ch | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Berlin | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,272 |
| ch-Berlin class M | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Offermann's chess games?
227 games by Fernando Offermann, 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 Fernando Offermann has played.
What does Fernando Offermann play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Fernando Offermann opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Offermann answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Fernando Offermann play as White?
As White, Fernando Offermann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Offermann play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Offermann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Fernando Offermann's FIDE rating?
Fernando Offermann is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Fernando Offermann played?
Our database contains 227 games by Fernando Offermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 49 draws, 92 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Offermann?
227 games by Fernando Offermann 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.