Prepare against Olaf Giel
DEU · World #24,738 classical · FIDE ID 4678850
Our database contains 227 games by Olaf Giel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Giel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Giel 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 | 2,020 | 2,177 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,081 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 97 | 68 | 62 | 42.7% |
| As White | 115 | 53 | 28 | 34 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 112 | 44 | 40 | 28 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Giel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Giel's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Giel usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Giel usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Giel usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Olaf Giel's chess games
All 227 games by Olaf Giel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 97 wins, 68 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Helge Hintze | 2,317 | 26th Goch Open | A38 |
| Oct 2017 | Aleksandar Milosevic | 2,259 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | B06 |
| Mar 2012 | Andre Zeltwanger | 2,241 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | A48 |
| Nov 2013 | Daniel Margraf | 2,240 | Oberliga Nord W 1314 | D03 |
| Jan 2011 | Ilja Baeumler | 2,236 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 5th Saarlouis Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,852 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Giel's chess games?
227 games by Olaf Giel, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Olaf Giel has played.
What does Olaf Giel play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Olaf Giel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Giel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olaf Giel play as White?
As White, Olaf Giel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Colle System (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Giel play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Giel most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Olaf Giel's FIDE rating?
Olaf Giel is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Olaf Giel played?
Our database contains 227 games by Olaf Giel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 68 draws, 62 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Giel?
227 games by Olaf Giel 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.