Prepare against Norbert Sprotte
DEU · World #13,752 classical · FIDE ID 4607015
Our database contains 645 games by Norbert Sprotte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Sprotte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Sprotte 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 | 2,119 | 2,273 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,170 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 180 | 291 | 174 | 27.9% |
| As White | 328 | 111 | 141 | 76 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 317 | 69 | 150 | 98 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Sprotte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Sprotte's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 227 | 69.2% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 29.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sprotte usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 97.7% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 69.6% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 23.9% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Norbert Sprotte's chess games
All 645 games by Norbert Sprotte 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: 180 wins, 291 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 63 | 23/29/11 | 36.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 15/9/3 | 55.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/11/2 | 18.8% |
| A48 | London System | 15 | 8/7/0 | 53.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 45 | 12/22/11 | 26.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/9/0 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Fabio Bruno | 2,449 | 39th Arco Open A | E14 |
| Jan 1995 | Matjaz Justin | 2,395 | 16th Bled Open | C18 |
| Jan 1995 | Rudolf Osterman | 2,390 | 16th Bled Open | E32 |
| Jan 1987 | Dimo Werner | 2,380 | Ostend Open | E94 |
| Jan 1997 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,370 | 18th Bled Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1970 | 17 | 8 | – |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,256 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,237 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,168 |
| ch-GER 59 (FRG-17) | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Sprotte's chess games?
645 games by Norbert Sprotte, 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 Sprotte has played.
What does Norbert Sprotte play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Norbert Sprotte opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Sprotte answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Norbert Sprotte play as White?
As White, Norbert Sprotte's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (63 games, 36.5% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Sprotte play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Sprotte most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (45 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Norbert Sprotte's FIDE rating?
Norbert Sprotte is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Norbert Sprotte played?
Our database contains 645 games by Norbert Sprotte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 291 draws, 174 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Sprotte?
645 games by Norbert Sprotte 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.