Prepare against Juergen Vennemann
DEU · World #66,652 classical · FIDE ID 24646938
When preparing against Juergen Vennemann, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 133 games by Juergen Vennemann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Vennemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Vennemann 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 | 1,833 | 1,949 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 38 | 23 | 72 | 28.6% |
| As White | 66 | 19 | 13 | 34 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 10 | 38 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Vennemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Vennemann's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 89.4% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vennemann usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vennemann usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Vennemann usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Vennemann usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Vennemann usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Juergen Vennemann's chess games
All 133 games by Juergen Vennemann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Oskar Hirn | 2,179 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Tim Hoffmann | 2,147 | 8th Arber Open | B12 |
| Jul 2019 | Michael Fuchs | 2,114 | 8th Arber Open | A53 |
| Aug 2018 | Dietmar Fauth | 2,112 | 7th Arber Open | B13 |
| Mar 2008 | Martin Sippl | 2,027 | 57th chT-Mittelfranken | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th chT-Mittelfranken | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| 48th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 50th | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 1,651 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,688 |
| Regionalliga NO 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 0 | 1,538 |
| 16th Seebach Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Vennemann's chess games?
133 games by Juergen Vennemann, from Oct 2006 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 Juergen Vennemann has played.
What does Juergen Vennemann play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Juergen Vennemann opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Vennemann answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Juergen Vennemann play as White?
As White, Juergen Vennemann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Vennemann play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Vennemann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Juergen Vennemann's FIDE rating?
Juergen Vennemann is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Juergen Vennemann played?
Our database contains 133 games by Juergen Vennemann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 72 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Vennemann?
133 games by Juergen Vennemann 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.