Prepare against Volker Bachmann
DEU · World #17,612 classical · FIDE ID 24664260
Our database contains 80 games by Volker Bachmann, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Bachmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Bachmann 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 | 2,079 | 2,140 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,047 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 27.5% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Bachmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Bachmann's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 92.7% | 57.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 57.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Volker Bachmann's chess games
All 80 games by Volker Bachmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Grzesik | 2,287 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | D46 |
| Oct 2016 | Fabian Jahnz | 2,235 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | D07 |
| Dec 2015 | Michael Schulz | 2,180 | 1st Berlin Spandau Open | A65 |
| Dec 2014 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,164 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | D46 |
| Mar 2022 | Michael Zeihser | 2,137 | Oberliga Nord O 2122 | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,275 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 2,011 |
| 1st Berlin Spandau Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Bachmann's chess games?
80 games by Volker Bachmann, from Oct 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 Volker Bachmann has played.
What does Volker Bachmann play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Volker Bachmann opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Bachmann answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Bachmann play as White?
As White, Volker Bachmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Bachmann play as Black?
As Black, Volker Bachmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Volker Bachmann's FIDE rating?
Volker Bachmann is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Volker Bachmann played?
Our database contains 80 games by Volker Bachmann, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 29 draws, 29 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Bachmann?
80 games by Volker Bachmann 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.