Prepare against Dirk Troltenier
FM · DEU · World #13,205 classical · FIDE ID 4606400
Our database contains 410 games by Dirk Troltenier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Troltenier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Troltenier 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 | 2,126 | 2,290 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 139 | 61 | 210 | 33.9% |
| As White | 210 | 64 | 36 | 110 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 200 | 75 | 25 | 100 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Troltenier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Troltenier's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 99.5% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Troltenier usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Troltenier usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Troltenier usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Troltenier usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 94 | 97.9% | 46.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 81.0% | 39.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Dirk Troltenier's chess games
All 410 games by Dirk Troltenier 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: 139 wins, 61 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 59 | 21/6/32 | 35.6% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Igor Khenkin | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| May 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jan 2024 | Danylo Mosesov | 2,453 | Titled Tue Early | D34 |
| Sep 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | C04 |
| Aug 2025 | Ka Agasiyev | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 341 | 135 | 2,118 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1991 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,501 |
| New York Winter GM-D | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,479 |
| BL2-Sued-West 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 7 | 2,534 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,255 |
| BL2-West 9192 | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,299 |
| 6th Berliner Sommer | 1988 | 3 | 1 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Troltenier's chess games?
410 games by Dirk Troltenier, 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 Dirk Troltenier has played.
What does Dirk Troltenier play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Dirk Troltenier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Troltenier answers 1...e5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Dirk Troltenier play as White?
As White, Dirk Troltenier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Troltenier play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Troltenier most often plays: Philidor (59 games, 35.6% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Dirk Troltenier's FIDE rating?
Dirk Troltenier is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Dirk Troltenier played?
Our database contains 410 games by Dirk Troltenier, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 61 draws, 210 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Troltenier?
410 games by Dirk Troltenier 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.