Prepare against Volker Duschek
DEU · World #4,493 classical · FIDE ID 4625668
Our database contains 274 games by Volker Duschek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Duschek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Duschek 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 | 2,288 | 2,321 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,287 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 91 | 102 | 81 | 33.2% |
| As White | 147 | 59 | 48 | 40 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 127 | 32 | 54 | 41 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Duschek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Duschek's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Duschek usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Duschek usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Duschek usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 96.4% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Volker Duschek's chess games
All 274 games by Volker Duschek 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: 91 wins, 102 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Michele Godena | 2,540 | 42nd Biel MTO Open | C78 |
| Nov 2000 | Igor Berezovsky | 2,404 | BL2-Sued 0001 | C42 |
| Apr 2008 | Milos Mozny | 2,373 | BL2-Sued 0708 | B80 |
| Nov 1999 | Dieter Mohrlok | 2,370 | BL2-Sued 9900 | C41 |
| Apr 2002 | Horst Vonthron | 2,362 | BL2-Sued 0102 | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Sued 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| BL2-Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| Oberliga Baden 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| BL2-Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,447 |
| BL2-Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,317 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
| BL2-Sued 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Duschek's chess games?
274 games by Volker Duschek, 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 Duschek has played.
What does Volker Duschek play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Volker Duschek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Duschek answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Duschek play as White?
As White, Volker Duschek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Duschek play as Black?
As Black, Volker Duschek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 20.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Volker Duschek's FIDE rating?
Volker Duschek is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Volker Duschek played?
Our database contains 274 games by Volker Duschek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 102 draws, 81 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Duschek?
274 games by Volker Duschek 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.