Prepare against Norbert Strittmatter
DEU · World #19,193 classical · FIDE ID 4655664
Our database contains 227 games by Norbert Strittmatter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Strittmatter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Strittmatter 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 | 2,064 | 2,147 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,106 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 100 | 50 | 77 | 44.1% |
| As White | 140 | 66 | 27 | 47 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Strittmatter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Strittmatter's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Strittmatter usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Strittmatter usually continues d3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Strittmatter usually continues d3 (64.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 80.0% | 45.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
Norbert Strittmatter's chess games
All 227 games by Norbert Strittmatter 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: 100 wins, 50 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 47 | 21/9/17 | 44.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 9/9/13 | 29.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Robert Huebner | 2,628 | Waldshut Simul | B40 |
| Feb 2018 | Wolfgang Steiger | 2,268 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | A04 |
| Jan 2010 | Mikhail Petrov | 2,260 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | C00 |
| Feb 2005 | Andras Cserba | 2,236 | Oberliga Baden 0405 | A23 |
| May 2003 | Thomas Fischer | 2,227 | Baden VLS 0203 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden JS | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,235 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| Baden HT Open B | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,070 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,442 |
| ch-Baden | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,874 |
| ch-BAD Seniors1 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Strittmatter's chess games?
227 games by Norbert Strittmatter, 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 Strittmatter has played.
What does Norbert Strittmatter play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Norbert Strittmatter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Strittmatter answers 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Strittmatter play as White?
As White, Norbert Strittmatter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 44.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Strittmatter play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Strittmatter most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Norbert Strittmatter's FIDE rating?
Norbert Strittmatter is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Norbert Strittmatter played?
Our database contains 227 games by Norbert Strittmatter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 50 draws, 77 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Strittmatter?
227 games by Norbert Strittmatter 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.