Prepare against Oliver Prestel
DEU · World #21,861 classical · FIDE ID 4642511
Our database contains 250 games by Oliver Prestel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Prestel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Prestel 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 | 2,042 | 2,208 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 100 | 54 | 96 | 40.0% |
| As White | 120 | 50 | 30 | 40 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 130 | 50 | 24 | 56 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Prestel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Prestel's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 81.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 15.8% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Prestel usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Prestel usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Prestel usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Prestel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Prestel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Prestel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 63.8% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 15.9% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 71.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Oliver Prestel's chess games
All 250 games by Oliver Prestel 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: 100 wins, 54 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,425 | Untergrombach Open | A27 |
| Dec 2017 | Jakov Loxine | 2,409 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | E14 |
| Dec 1996 | Eugen Kurz | 2,360 | Oberliga Baden 9697 | A33 |
| Dec 2000 | Ralf Dunsbach | 2,321 | 17th Boeblingen Open | D97 |
| Jan 1995 | Edwin Bach | 2,310 | Untergrombach Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untergrombach Open | 1999 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2011 | 19 | 12 | 2,075 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2011 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,097 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Prestel's chess games?
250 games by Oliver Prestel, 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 Oliver Prestel has played.
What does Oliver Prestel play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Oliver Prestel opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Prestel answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oliver Prestel play as White?
As White, Oliver Prestel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Prestel play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Prestel most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Oliver Prestel's FIDE rating?
Oliver Prestel is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oliver Prestel played?
Our database contains 250 games by Oliver Prestel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 54 draws, 96 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Prestel?
250 games by Oliver Prestel 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.