Prepare against Ingolf Debes
FRO · World #92,002 classical · FIDE ID 7201150
When preparing against Ingolf Debes, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ingolf Debes, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingolf Debes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingolf Debes 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 | 1,753 | 1,834 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,769 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,751 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingolf Debes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingolf Debes's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Debes usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Debes usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Debes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ingolf Debes's chess games
All 31 games by Ingolf Debes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Torkil Nielsen | 2,168 | chT-FAI 2122 | C54 |
| Jan 2018 | Jon S. Andreasen | 1,732 | chT3-FAI 1718 | E65 |
| Oct 2020 | Flovin Matras Tummasarson | 1,625 | chT-FAI 2021 | C01 |
| Oct 2012 | Johan Jakup Vormadal | 1,343 | chT-FAI 1213 | D06 |
| Nov 2012 | Ragnar Weihe | 1,129 | chT-FAI 1213 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestmanna Almennur Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,868 |
| ch-FAI | 2005 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,492 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,540 |
| chT3-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| chT-FAI 3A | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,304 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingolf Debes's chess games?
31 games by Ingolf Debes, from May 2012 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 Ingolf Debes has played.
What does Ingolf Debes play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ingolf Debes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingolf Debes answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ingolf Debes play as White?
As White, Ingolf Debes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingolf Debes play as Black?
As Black, Ingolf Debes most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ingolf Debes's FIDE rating?
Ingolf Debes is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Ingolf Debes played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ingolf Debes, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingolf Debes?
31 games by Ingolf Debes 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.