Prepare against Joerg Vollenberg
DEU · World #94,072 classical · FIDE ID 16286251
When preparing against Joerg Vollenberg, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Owen Defense as Black, 66.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Joerg Vollenberg, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Vollenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Vollenberg 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 | 1,747 | 1,803 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,749 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,777 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 39 | 14 | 26 | 49.4% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Vollenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Vollenberg's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 67.6% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 29.7% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vollenberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 24 | 82.8% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Joerg Vollenberg's chess games
All 79 games by Joerg Vollenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 39 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Calvin Wolff | 1,902 | GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | B00 |
| Apr 2020 | Emanuel Kaufmann | 1,699 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C50 |
| Apr 2020 | Julian Braun | 1,674 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C41 |
| May 2020 | Madiha Fock | 1,662 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | B00 |
| May 2020 | Alex Marcziter | 1,623 | GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,548 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,746 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,537 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,580 |
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Vollenberg's chess games?
79 games by Joerg Vollenberg, from Jul 2019 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 Joerg Vollenberg has played.
What does Joerg Vollenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Joerg Vollenberg opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Vollenberg answers 1...b6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Joerg Vollenberg play as White?
As White, Joerg Vollenberg's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Vollenberg play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Vollenberg most often plays: Owen Defense (24 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Joerg Vollenberg's FIDE rating?
Joerg Vollenberg is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Joerg Vollenberg played?
Our database contains 79 games by Joerg Vollenberg, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Vollenberg?
79 games by Joerg Vollenberg 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.