Prepare against Volker Bub
CM · DEU · World #16,177 classical · FIDE ID 4618963
Our database contains 219 games by Volker Bub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volker Bub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Bub 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 | 2,093 | 2,203 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 81 | 50 | 88 | 37.0% |
| As White | 110 | 44 | 25 | 41 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 37 | 25 | 47 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Bub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Bub's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 46.4% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 45 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 11 | 10.0% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bub usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bub usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bub usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Bub usually continues d3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bub usually continues d3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bub usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 29.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 26.8% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 39.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 29.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Volker Bub's chess games
All 219 games by Volker Bub 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: 81 wins, 50 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E69 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,301 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open | B25 |
| Jul 2012 | Bela Lengyel | 2,270 | Budapest FS07 IM | B06 |
| Jun 2017 | Martin Haag | 2,267 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | C00 |
| Jan 2019 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,237 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | E60 |
| Sep 2016 | Tom E Wiley | 2,211 | 27th Goch Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2012 | 10 | 1 | 1,943 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Bub's chess games?
219 games by Volker Bub, 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 Volker Bub has played.
What does Volker Bub play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Volker Bub opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Bub answers 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Volker Bub play as White?
As White, Volker Bub's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Bub play as Black?
As Black, Volker Bub most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Volker Bub's FIDE rating?
Volker Bub is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Volker Bub played?
Our database contains 219 games by Volker Bub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 50 draws, 88 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Bub?
219 games by Volker Bub 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.