Prepare against Friedhelm Degner
DEU · World #31,353 classical · FIDE ID 24642460
When preparing against Friedhelm Degner, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Friedhelm Degner, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Friedhelm Degner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedhelm Degner 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 | 1,978 | 1,992 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 21.5% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedhelm Degner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedhelm Degner's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 80.0% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Degner usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Degner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Degner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Degner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Degner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Degner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Friedhelm Degner's chess games
All 65 games by Friedhelm Degner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Schmitz | 2,100 | 1st ch-GER Police | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Rainer Lehmann | 2,018 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | A12 |
| Mar 2017 | Norbert3 Mueller | 1,991 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | B21 |
| Mar 2010 | Guido Seppelfricke | 1,814 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | B07 |
| Mar 2018 | Paulo Schreiner | 1,781 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,915 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,725 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,523 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,629 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,252 |
| 1st ch-GER Police | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group2 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedhelm Degner's chess games?
65 games by Friedhelm Degner, from Oct 2006 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 Friedhelm Degner has played.
What does Friedhelm Degner play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Friedhelm Degner opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedhelm Degner answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Friedhelm Degner play as White?
As White, Friedhelm Degner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedhelm Degner play as Black?
As Black, Friedhelm Degner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Friedhelm Degner's FIDE rating?
Friedhelm Degner is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Friedhelm Degner played?
Our database contains 65 games by Friedhelm Degner, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedhelm Degner?
65 games by Friedhelm Degner 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.