Prepare against Volker Ahmels
DEU · World #11,177 classical · FIDE ID 4604652
When preparing against Volker Ahmels, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 149 games by Volker Ahmels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Ahmels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Ahmels 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 | 2,152 | 2,230 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 32 | 68 | 49 | 21.5% |
| As White | 73 | 22 | 36 | 15 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 10 | 32 | 34 | 13.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Ahmels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Ahmels's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ahmels usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ahmels usually continues Bc4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ahmels usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ahmels usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 42.4% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 35.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
Volker Ahmels's chess games
All 149 games by Volker Ahmels in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1982 | Rudolf Teschner | 2,375 | Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | C24 |
| Nov 1981 | Tariel Kordsachia | 2,350 | Bundesliga 1981-82 | B13 |
| Jan 1988 | C. Meyer | 2,335 | Bargteheide Open | C10 |
| Jan 1989 | Holger Eng | 2,325 | BL2-Nord 8889 | B30 |
| Jan 1989 | Fred Hedke | 2,295 | BL2-Nord 8889 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Hamburg U18 | 1978 | 10 | 6 | – |
| BL2-Nord 8889 | 1989 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
| BL2-Nord 8788 | 1988 | 8 | 3 | 2,223 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1988 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,330 |
| Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | 1982 | 7 | 3 | 2,290 |
| Bexbach U20 197677 | 1977 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| BL2-Nord 8990 | 1990 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Ahmels's chess games?
149 games by Volker Ahmels, from Apr 2003 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 Volker Ahmels has played.
What does Volker Ahmels play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Volker Ahmels opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Ahmels answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Volker Ahmels play as White?
As White, Volker Ahmels's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Ahmels play as Black?
As Black, Volker Ahmels most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Volker Ahmels's FIDE rating?
Volker Ahmels is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Volker Ahmels played?
Our database contains 149 games by Volker Ahmels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Ahmels?
149 games by Volker Ahmels 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.