Prepare against Norbert Ahrends
DEU · World #30,960 classical · FIDE ID 4686187
Our database contains 250 games by Norbert Ahrends, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Ahrends's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Ahrends 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 | 1,980 | 2,086 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 114 | 50 | 86 | 45.6% |
| As White | 123 | 60 | 26 | 37 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 54 | 24 | 49 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Ahrends's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Ahrends's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 91.9% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ahrends usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 44.2% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 32.7% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 93.9% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Norbert Ahrends's chess games
All 250 games by Norbert Ahrends in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 114 wins, 50 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Vladimir Rapoport | 2,234 | 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D36 |
| May 2002 | Karl-Heinz Steinhart | 2,184 | 5th Rhein Main Open | D00 |
| Jul 2003 | Lambert Danner | 2,178 | 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A85 |
| Apr 2020 | Heinrich Gutheil | 2,177 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | C26 |
| Mar 2005 | Dirk Bender | 2,142 | ch-Hessen MVT | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,654 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Ahrends's chess games?
250 games by Norbert Ahrends, from Apr 2003 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 Norbert Ahrends has played.
What does Norbert Ahrends play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Norbert Ahrends opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Ahrends answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Norbert Ahrends play as White?
As White, Norbert Ahrends's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Ahrends play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Ahrends most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Norbert Ahrends's FIDE rating?
Norbert Ahrends is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Norbert Ahrends played?
Our database contains 250 games by Norbert Ahrends, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 50 draws, 86 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Ahrends?
250 games by Norbert Ahrends 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.