Prepare against Harald Vossen
DEU · World #57,193 classical · FIDE ID 12911291
When preparing against Harald Vossen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 57 games by Harald Vossen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Vossen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Vossen 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 | 1,866 | 1,891 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 25 | 14 | 18 | 43.9% |
| As White | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Vossen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Vossen's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vossen usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Vossen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vossen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Harald Vossen's chess games
All 57 games by Harald Vossen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Guido Schracke | 2,181 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B27 |
| Aug 1999 | Alwin Bilitza | 1,950 | ch-Koblenz | A80 |
| Jun 2013 | Otto Kleehammer | 1,938 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A46 |
| Apr 2019 | Werner Sonnhoff | 1,691 | SVR Open | D31 |
| Apr 2019 | Joshua Lenz | 1,607 | SVR Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,711 |
| ch-Koblenz | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,816 |
| 34th SVR Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,509 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| 35th SVR Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Vossen's chess games?
57 games by Harald Vossen, from May 2011 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 Harald Vossen has played.
What does Harald Vossen play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Harald Vossen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Vossen answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Harald Vossen play as White?
As White, Harald Vossen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Vossen play as Black?
As Black, Harald Vossen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Harald Vossen's FIDE rating?
Harald Vossen is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Harald Vossen played?
Our database contains 57 games by Harald Vossen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Vossen?
57 games by Harald Vossen 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.