Prepare against Norbert Voss
DEU · World #36,300 classical · FIDE ID 12959731
When preparing against Norbert Voss, expect 1.e4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Norbert Voss, covering Dec 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Voss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Voss 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 | 1,954 | 1,954 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 21 | 76 | 23 | 17.5% |
| As White | 63 | 12 | 42 | 9 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 34 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Voss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Voss's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 30.2% | 47.4% |
| b3 | 15 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 14 | 22.2% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 20.6% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Voss usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Voss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Voss usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Voss usually continues Bb2 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Voss usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Voss usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
Norbert Voss's chess games
All 120 games by Norbert Voss in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 76 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Manfred Schneider | 1,998 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | B00 |
| Dec 2015 | Ralph Althoff | 1,983 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | A10 |
| Apr 2015 | Klaus Reinhold | 1,947 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1415 | A01 |
| Sep 2008 | Philipp Schulze-Schwering | 1,936 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | C25 |
| Feb 2003 | Franz Boelker | 1,904 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,926 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,935 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Voss's chess games?
120 games by Norbert Voss, from Dec 2013 to Nov 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 Voss has played.
What does Norbert Voss play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Norbert Voss opens with 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.Nc3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Voss answers 1...Nc6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games).
What openings does Norbert Voss play as White?
As White, Norbert Voss's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Voss play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Voss most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Norbert Voss's FIDE rating?
Norbert Voss is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Norbert Voss played?
Our database contains 120 games by Norbert Voss, covering Dec 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 76 draws, 23 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Voss?
120 games by Norbert Voss 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.