Prepare against Robert Voelpel
DEU · World #34,132 classical · FIDE ID 4672232
Our database contains 74 games by Robert Voelpel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Voelpel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Voelpel 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 | 1,963 | 2,120 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 16 | 37 | 21 | 21.6% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Voelpel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Voelpel's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 16 | 48.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 48% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Voelpel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Robert Voelpel's chess games
All 74 games by Robert Voelpel 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: 16 wins, 37 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Christof Johann | 2,212 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | C42 |
| Jan 2000 | Andreas Stock | 2,163 | MTB Pfalz-ch | A36 |
| Apr 2009 | Clemens Sprenger | 2,122 | Hassloch MTB | B24 |
| Feb 2012 | Mario Ziegler | 2,120 | Oberliga Sued W 1112 | E90 |
| Oct 2010 | Christian Vogel | 2,109 | Oberliga Sued W 1011 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 87th | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| MTB Pfalz-ch | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,949 |
| Hassloch MTB | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTB | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,947 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Voelpel's chess games?
74 games by Robert Voelpel, 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 Robert Voelpel has played.
What does Robert Voelpel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Robert Voelpel opens with 1.Nc3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Voelpel answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert Voelpel play as White?
As White, Robert Voelpel's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Saragossa Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Voelpel play as Black?
As Black, Robert Voelpel most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Robert Voelpel's FIDE rating?
Robert Voelpel is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Robert Voelpel played?
Our database contains 74 games by Robert Voelpel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 37 draws, 21 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Voelpel?
74 games by Robert Voelpel 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.