Prepare against Robert Vogel
FM · DEU · World #11,930 classical · FIDE ID 4604253
Our database contains 554 games by Robert Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Vogel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Vogel 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 | 2,142 | 2,318 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 213 | 168 | 173 | 38.4% |
| As White | 284 | 122 | 75 | 87 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 270 | 91 | 93 | 86 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Vogel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Vogel's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 277 | 97.5% | 56.1% |
| a4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vogel usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vogel usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vogel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 44.6% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 49 | 40.5% | 49.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 76.3% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 14.5% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.2% | 64.3% |
Robert Vogel's chess games
All 554 games by Robert Vogel 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: 213 wins, 168 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 14/9/12 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 17/3/9 | 58.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 22/29/22 | 30.1% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/4/14 | 37.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | John D M Nunn | 2,560 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | E81 |
| Jan 1987 | Lev Gutman | 2,530 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | A74 |
| Jan 1987 | Helmut Pfleger | 2,480 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | D37 |
| Jan 1992 | Magaram Magomedov | 2,445 | 10th Berliner Sommer | A65 |
| Nov 2000 | Otto Borik | 2,419 | BL2-Nord 0001 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 38 | 18.5 | 2,246 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,378 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 8 | 2,489 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 15 | 7 | 2,281 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 12 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 11 | 2 | 2,220 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 11 | 5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Vogel's chess games?
554 games by Robert Vogel, 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 Vogel has played.
What does Robert Vogel play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Robert Vogel opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.a4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Vogel answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert Vogel play as White?
As White, Robert Vogel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (29 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Vogel play as Black?
As Black, Robert Vogel most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 30.1% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Robert Vogel's FIDE rating?
Robert Vogel is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Robert Vogel played?
Our database contains 554 games by Robert Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 168 draws, 173 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Vogel?
554 games by Robert Vogel 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.