Prepare against Rolf Plattner
DEU · World #77,442 classical · FIDE ID 24673501
When preparing against Rolf Plattner, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 201 games by Rolf Plattner, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Plattner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Plattner 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 | 1,798 | 1,932 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 68 | 41 | 92 | 33.8% |
| As White | 99 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 29 | 14 | 59 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Plattner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Plattner's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 49.5% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 47 | 47.5% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Plattner usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Plattner usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Plattner usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Plattner usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Plattner usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Plattner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 52.5% | 28.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Rolf Plattner's chess games
All 201 games by Rolf Plattner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 68 wins, 41 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Nils Penzel | 2,125 | ch-Frankfurt A | C01 |
| Apr 2022 | Markus Schmidt | 2,095 | ch-Frankfurt A | B33 |
| Jun 2010 | Markus Hahn | 2,071 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B42 |
| May 2013 | Ralf Seickel | 2,037 | ch-Frankfurt A | B87 |
| May 2010 | Heinz-Friedrich Cors | 1,959 | ch-Frankfurt | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 40 | 17.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 33 | 15.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,530 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,441 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,868 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Plattner's chess games?
201 games by Rolf Plattner, from Jan 2007 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 Rolf Plattner has played.
What does Rolf Plattner play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Rolf Plattner opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Plattner answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rolf Plattner play as White?
As White, Rolf Plattner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Plattner play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Plattner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Rolf Plattner's FIDE rating?
Rolf Plattner is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Rolf Plattner played?
Our database contains 201 games by Rolf Plattner, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 41 draws, 92 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Plattner?
201 games by Rolf Plattner 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.