Prepare against Oliver Duchrow
DEU · World #19,675 classical · FIDE ID 4667930
When preparing against Oliver Duchrow, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Oliver Duchrow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Duchrow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Duchrow 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 | 2,060 | 2,172 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 63 | 34 | 78 | 36.0% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 20 | 32 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 88 | 28 | 14 | 46 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Duchrow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Duchrow's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 97.7% | 51.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Duchrow usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Duchrow usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Duchrow usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Duchrow usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 41.5% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 36.6% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 69.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Oliver Duchrow's chess games
All 175 games by Oliver Duchrow 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: 63 wins, 34 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 8/0/14 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Schenk | 2,301 | Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | C04 |
| Dec 2009 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,300 | 11th Litomysl Open | A17 |
| Oct 2011 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,288 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | C01 |
| Feb 2011 | Andreas Peters | 2,275 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | B23 |
| Jan 2010 | Norman Schuetze | 2,269 | 11th Litomysl Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,342 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,168 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Duchrow's chess games?
175 games by Oliver Duchrow, 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 Duchrow has played.
What does Oliver Duchrow play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Oliver Duchrow opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Duchrow answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Oliver Duchrow play as White?
As White, Oliver Duchrow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Duchrow play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Duchrow most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Oliver Duchrow's FIDE rating?
Oliver Duchrow is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Oliver Duchrow played?
Our database contains 175 games by Oliver Duchrow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 34 draws, 78 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Duchrow?
175 games by Oliver Duchrow 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.