Prepare against Oliver Distelrath
DEU · World #48,042 classical · FIDE ID 4664183
Our database contains 136 games by Oliver Distelrath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Distelrath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Distelrath 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 | 1,901 | 2,037 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 34 | 29 | 73 | 25.0% |
| As White | 73 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 12 | 35 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Distelrath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Distelrath's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 49.3% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 46.6% | 27.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 27.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Distelrath usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 44.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 11.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Oliver Distelrath's chess games
All 136 games by Oliver Distelrath 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: 34 wins, 29 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Christoph Wolff | 2,110 | Herne Open | A48 |
| Mar 2006 | Klaus Loeffelbein | 2,034 | Herne Open | B14 |
| Mar 2023 | Helge Gundersen | 2,008 | 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | C34 |
| Mar 2016 | Marco Becker | 1,982 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Ulrich Woestmann | 1,952 | 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,825 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,773 |
| 15th Recklinghausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 0.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 1,986 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1-chT 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Distelrath's chess games?
136 games by Oliver Distelrath, 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 Oliver Distelrath has played.
What does Oliver Distelrath play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Oliver Distelrath opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Distelrath answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Oliver Distelrath play as White?
As White, Oliver Distelrath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Distelrath play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Distelrath most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Oliver Distelrath's FIDE rating?
Oliver Distelrath is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Oliver Distelrath played?
Our database contains 136 games by Oliver Distelrath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 29 draws, 73 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Distelrath?
136 games by Oliver Distelrath 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.