Prepare against Oliver Fartmann
DEU · World #16,488 classical · FIDE ID 12910392
When preparing against Oliver Fartmann, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Oliver Fartmann, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Fartmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Fartmann 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 | 2,090 | 2,117 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,055 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 33 | 13 | 24 | 47.1% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Fartmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Fartmann's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 82.9% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Fartmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Oliver Fartmann's chess games
All 70 games by Oliver Fartmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Lars Thiede | 2,381 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Manfred Glienke | 2,193 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | D37 |
| Aug 2014 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,173 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E92 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Gress | 2,061 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A32 |
| Apr 2012 | August Hohn | 2,046 | ch-Berlin qualification | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT-GER Nord-Ost U20 U20 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,811 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,911 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,151 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| ch-Berlin Class-D2 | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Fartmann's chess games?
70 games by Oliver Fartmann, from Jul 2011 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 Fartmann has played.
What does Oliver Fartmann play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Oliver Fartmann opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Fartmann answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Fartmann play as White?
As White, Oliver Fartmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Fartmann play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Fartmann most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Oliver Fartmann's FIDE rating?
Oliver Fartmann is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Oliver Fartmann played?
Our database contains 70 games by Oliver Fartmann, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Fartmann?
70 games by Oliver Fartmann 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.