Prepare against Oliver Sparwel
Luxembourg · World #33,592 classical · FIDE ID 4002660
When preparing against Oliver Sparwel, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Oliver Sparwel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Sparwel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Sparwel 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 | 1,966 | 2,075 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 62 | 83 | 71 | 28.7% |
| As White | 110 | 35 | 47 | 28 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 106 | 27 | 36 | 43 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Sparwel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Sparwel's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 41.8% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 44 | 40.0% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 13.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sparwel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 94.0% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 59.0% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Oliver Sparwel's chess games
All 216 games by Oliver Sparwel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 62 wins, 83 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 11/12/23 | 23.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Steen Petersen | 2,131 | 34th EU-Cup | D37 |
| Feb 2008 | Franz van Ackeren | 2,100 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | A07 |
| Sep 2002 | Ralf Pollok | 2,015 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | A08 |
| Feb 2013 | Philipp Schulze-Schwering | 2,011 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | E62 |
| Dec 2017 | Heribert Kammers | 1,992 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Sparwel's chess games?
216 games by Oliver Sparwel, from Nov 2013 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 Sparwel has played.
What does Oliver Sparwel play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Oliver Sparwel opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Sparwel answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Oliver Sparwel play as White?
As White, Oliver Sparwel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Sparwel play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Sparwel most often plays: Pirc Defense (46 games, 23.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Oliver Sparwel's FIDE rating?
Oliver Sparwel is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Oliver Sparwel played?
Our database contains 216 games by Oliver Sparwel, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 83 draws, 71 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Sparwel?
216 games by Oliver Sparwel 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.