Prepare against Ingo Panofen
DEU · World #29,689 classical · FIDE ID 24681415
When preparing against Ingo Panofen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Ingo Panofen, covering Jul 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Panofen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Panofen 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 16 | 35 | 24 | 21.3% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Panofen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Panofen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Panofen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Panofen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Panofen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ingo Panofen's chess games
All 75 games by Ingo Panofen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2026 - 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: 16 wins, 35 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Stefan Schlange | 2,265 | NRW Class1 0708 | B42 |
| Nov 2007 | Andrea Schmidt | 2,070 | NRW Class1 0708 | B40 |
| Feb 2015 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,019 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | B24 |
| Sep 2012 | Christoph Schlueter | 2,011 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 1213 | D60 |
| Feb 2005 | Ilja Ozerov | 1,954 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,713 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,999 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,892 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,888 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Panofen's chess games?
75 games by Ingo Panofen, from Jul 2026 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 Panofen has played.
What does Ingo Panofen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ingo Panofen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Panofen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ingo Panofen play as White?
As White, Ingo Panofen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Panofen play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Panofen most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ingo Panofen's FIDE rating?
Ingo Panofen is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ingo Panofen played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ingo Panofen, covering Jul 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 35 draws, 24 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Panofen?
75 games by Ingo Panofen 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.