Prepare against Karl-Heinz Volesky
DEU · World #17,909 classical · FIDE ID 24605107
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Volesky, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 162 games by Karl-Heinz Volesky, covering Jul 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Volesky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Volesky 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 | 2,077 | 2,153 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,081 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 45 | 75 | 42 | 27.8% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 38 | 15 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 84 | 20 | 37 | 27 | 23.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 100 rated games against 90 different opponents, across 34 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 89 | 21 | 44 | 24 | 23.6% | 2,101 | 2,077 | 10 |
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 54.5% | 1,960 | 2,033 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 53 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 17.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 41 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 39.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,609 | 1,742 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2,020 | 2,020 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,143 | 1,823 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2,125 | 2,225 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,163 | 2,252 |
| 2015 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 2,084 | 2,100 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2,085 | 1,925 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2,127 | 2,127 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,122 | 2,202 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,927 | 1,927 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,223 | 2,223 |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2,184 | 2,050 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,234 | 2,034 |
Where Karl-Heinz Volesky has played
Germany (31) · Latvia (2) · Paraguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Volesky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Volesky's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 65.4% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 25 | 32.1% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Volesky usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Volesky usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Volesky usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Volesky usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Volesky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Volesky usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Karl-Heinz Volesky's chess games
All 162 games by Karl-Heinz Volesky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Oct 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: 45 wins, 75 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Erich Krueger | 2,185 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | E10 |
| Apr 2008 | Jens Klasmeier | 2,172 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | B06 |
| Sep 2009 | Rolf Jungbluth | 2,159 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | B01 |
| Nov 2015 | Damian Albers | 2,113 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | B40 |
| Nov 2017 | Michael Hillenbrand | 2,101 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,877 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
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Where can I find Karl-Heinz Volesky's chess games?
162 games by Karl-Heinz Volesky, from Jul 2004 to Oct 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 Karl-Heinz Volesky has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Volesky play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Volesky opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Volesky answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Volesky play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Volesky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Volesky play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Volesky most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Volesky's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Volesky is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Volesky played?
Our database contains 162 games by Karl-Heinz Volesky, covering Jul 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 75 draws, 42 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Volesky?
162 games by Karl-Heinz Volesky 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.