Prepare against Patrick Boettcher
DEU · World #24,510 classical · FIDE ID 24606383
Our database contains 406 games by Patrick Boettcher, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Boettcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Boettcher 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 | 2,022 | 2,193 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,058 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,155 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 195 | 104 | 107 | 48.0% |
| As White | 202 | 113 | 50 | 39 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 204 | 82 | 54 | 68 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Boettcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Boettcher's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 55.0% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 73 | 36.1% | 72.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 72.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 81.7% | 66.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 97.4% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Patrick Boettcher's chess games
All 406 games by Patrick Boettcher in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 195 wins, 104 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Rene Stern | 2,522 | Berlin Spandau Open | D36 |
| Oct 2015 | Mladen Muse | 2,380 | 11th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E12 |
| May 2008 | Norman Thielsch | 2,325 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D35 |
| May 2008 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,283 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B78 |
| Nov 2007 | Jan Lundin | 2,282 | Zehlendorf Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin MT | 2019 | 35 | 15 | 2,122 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,095 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,091 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,168 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 17 | 12 | 2,006 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 16 | 9 | 2,068 |
| Zehlendorf Open | 2012 | 15 | 11 | 2,139 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 11 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Boettcher's chess games?
406 games by Patrick Boettcher, from Jan 2005 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 Patrick Boettcher has played.
What does Patrick Boettcher play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Patrick Boettcher opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Boettcher answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Patrick Boettcher play as White?
As White, Patrick Boettcher's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Boettcher play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Boettcher most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Patrick Boettcher's FIDE rating?
Patrick Boettcher is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Patrick Boettcher played?
Our database contains 406 games by Patrick Boettcher, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 104 draws, 107 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Boettcher?
406 games by Patrick Boettcher 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.