Prepare against Volker Gassmann
DEU · World #18,004 classical · FIDE ID 4689216
Our database contains 197 games by Volker Gassmann, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Gassmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Gassmann 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 | 2,075 | 2,305 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 77 | 48 | 72 | 39.1% |
| As White | 108 | 48 | 21 | 39 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Gassmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Gassmann's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 80.6% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 14.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gassmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 59.5% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 21.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Volker Gassmann's chess games
All 197 games by Volker Gassmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 77 wins, 48 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,521 | 30th Staufer Open A | A40 |
| Jan 2011 | Sascha Grimm | 2,352 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | A07 |
| Feb 2018 | Stefan Wehmeier | 2,345 | NRW Class2 1718 | E39 |
| Apr 2005 | Mathias Gerusel | 2,327 | NRW Class2 0405 | E56 |
| Nov 2009 | Joerg Raasch | 2,315 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,829 |
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Gassmann's chess games?
197 games by Volker Gassmann, from Jul 2004 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 Gassmann has played.
What does Volker Gassmann play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Volker Gassmann opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Gassmann answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Volker Gassmann play as White?
As White, Volker Gassmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Gassmann play as Black?
As Black, Volker Gassmann most often plays: Alekhine Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Volker Gassmann's FIDE rating?
Volker Gassmann is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (May 2010).
How many games has Volker Gassmann played?
Our database contains 197 games by Volker Gassmann, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 48 draws, 72 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Gassmann?
197 games by Volker Gassmann 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.