Prepare against Ingo Cordts
FM · DEU · World #11,460 classical · FIDE ID 4662687
Our database contains 452 games by Ingo Cordts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Cordts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Cordts 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 | 2,148 | 2,345 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,259 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 197 | 147 | 108 | 43.6% |
| As White | 229 | 111 | 66 | 52 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 223 | 86 | 81 | 56 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Cordts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Cordts's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 105 | 45.9% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 93 | 40.6% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 13.5% | 71.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Cordts usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cordts usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Cordts usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 42.5% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 22 | 25.3% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 18.4% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 13.8% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 72.2% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 24.1% | 65.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Ingo Cordts's chess games
All 452 games by Ingo Cordts 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: 197 wins, 147 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 16/14/13 | 37.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 45 | 17/15/13 | 37.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Christoph Pragua | 2,485 | ch-Cologne 40th | D16 |
| Nov 2005 | Arik Braun | 2,465 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C14 |
| Nov 2009 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,456 | 13th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D12 |
| Apr 2000 | Nenad Ristic | 2,435 | Bad Wildbad Open | B23 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Szekely | 2,430 | 27th Porz Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 1996 | 28 | 24 | 2,197 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2008 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,264 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| 47th Cologne Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| ch-Cologne 40th | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,340 |
| 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Cordts's chess games?
452 games by Ingo Cordts, 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 Ingo Cordts has played.
What does Ingo Cordts play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Ingo Cordts opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Cordts answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ingo Cordts play as White?
As White, Ingo Cordts's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 37.2% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Cordts play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Cordts most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Ingo Cordts's FIDE rating?
Ingo Cordts is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ingo Cordts played?
Our database contains 452 games by Ingo Cordts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 147 draws, 108 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Cordts?
452 games by Ingo Cordts 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.