Prepare against Volker Elis
DEU · World #8,789 classical · FIDE ID 4684281
When preparing against Volker Elis, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 94 games by Volker Elis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Elis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Elis 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 | 2,190 | 2,233 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 37.2% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Elis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Elis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 64.3% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.7% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 16.7% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Elis usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Elis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Elis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Elis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Elis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Elis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Volker Elis's chess games
All 94 games by Volker Elis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 35 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,263 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | B16 |
| Jan 2016 | Georg Eppinger | 2,242 | Oberliga Baden 1516 | E91 |
| Feb 2004 | Martin Marcks | 2,222 | NRW Class1 0304 | A08 |
| Oct 2003 | Uwe Buddensiek | 2,220 | NRW Class1 0304 | E97 |
| Oct 2013 | Hans-Peter Krauss | 2,218 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 I | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| Oberliga Baden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Troisdorf Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Elis's chess games?
94 games by Volker Elis, from Jul 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 Elis has played.
What does Volker Elis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Volker Elis opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Elis answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Volker Elis play as White?
As White, Volker Elis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Elis play as Black?
As Black, Volker Elis most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Volker Elis's FIDE rating?
Volker Elis is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Volker Elis played?
Our database contains 94 games by Volker Elis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Elis?
94 games by Volker Elis 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.