Prepare against Henry Oelmann
DEU · World #36,015 classical · FIDE ID 24628670
Our database contains 38 games by Henry Oelmann, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Oelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Oelmann 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 | 1,954 | 2,021 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,955 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,944 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Oelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Oelmann's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Oelmann usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Oelmann usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Oelmann usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Oelmann usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Oelmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Henry Oelmann's chess games
All 38 games by Henry Oelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vincenzo Di Pietro | 1,901 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | A58 |
| Mar 2007 | Guenter Idaczek | 1,875 | Berlin Hellersdorf Winter 4th | D36 |
| Aug 2017 | Stefan Lehmkuhl | 1,873 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E17 |
| Mar 2007 | Fabrizio Grassi | 1,838 | Berlin Hellersdorf Winter 4th | B13 |
| May 2014 | Oliver Wobick | 1,803 | Berlin Spring Open B | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| 1st Berlin Spandau Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| Berlin Hellersdorf Winter 4th | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| Berlin Spandau Open 2nd | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,926 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Oelmann's chess games?
38 games by Henry Oelmann, from Mar 2010 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 Henry Oelmann has played.
What does Henry Oelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Henry Oelmann opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Oelmann answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henry Oelmann play as White?
As White, Henry Oelmann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Oelmann play as Black?
As Black, Henry Oelmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Henry Oelmann's FIDE rating?
Henry Oelmann is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Henry Oelmann played?
Our database contains 38 games by Henry Oelmann, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Oelmann?
38 games by Henry Oelmann 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.