Prepare against Oliver Fuchs
DEU · World #71,309 classical · FIDE ID 4681436
When preparing against Oliver Fuchs, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Oliver Fuchs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Fuchs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Fuchs 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 | 1,817 | 2,026 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 38 | 33 | 45 | 32.8% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Fuchs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Fuchs's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 96.6% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 30.4% |
Oliver Fuchs's chess games
All 116 games by Oliver Fuchs 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: 38 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Ilka Hausmann | 2,166 | 16th Aeskulap Open | E84 |
| Mar 2003 | Marco Mueller | 2,040 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | C02 |
| Feb 2004 | Gerhard Nagel | 2,040 | 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C06 |
| Feb 2004 | Ulf-Gunter Bach | 1,891 | 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | D02 |
| Feb 2011 | Klemens Gutsche | 1,720 | 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,602 |
| 08th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 10th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,670 |
| 14th Aeskulap Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Fuchs's chess games?
116 games by Oliver Fuchs, 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 Fuchs has played.
What does Oliver Fuchs play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Oliver Fuchs opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Fuchs answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Fuchs play as White?
As White, Oliver Fuchs's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Fuchs play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Fuchs most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Oliver Fuchs's FIDE rating?
Oliver Fuchs is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oliver Fuchs played?
Our database contains 116 games by Oliver Fuchs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Fuchs?
116 games by Oliver Fuchs 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.