Prepare against Volker Louis
DEU · World #20,398 classical · FIDE ID 4627555
When preparing against Volker Louis, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Volker Louis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volker Louis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Louis 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 | 2,054 | 2,219 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,071 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 60 | 72 | 51 | 32.8% |
| As White | 97 | 33 | 40 | 24 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Louis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Louis's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 95.9% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Louis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Louis usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Louis usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Louis usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Louis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Louis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 58.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 14.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
Volker Louis's chess games
All 183 games by Volker Louis 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: 60 wins, 72 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A19 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Oliver Niklasch | 2,352 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | E32 |
| Dec 2003 | Hermann Krieger | 2,267 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | A81 |
| Jan 2000 | Gerd Gnichtel | 2,241 | ch-Pfalz MTA | E73 |
| Sep 2001 | Daniel Kiefer | 2,240 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | A37 |
| Jan 2003 | Janis Valeinis | 2,236 | Oberliga Sued W 0203 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| chB-PF | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-Pfalz MT-B 87th | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| ch-Pfalz MTA | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8788 | 1988 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Louis's chess games?
183 games by Volker Louis, 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 Louis has played.
What does Volker Louis play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Volker Louis opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Louis answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Volker Louis play as White?
As White, Volker Louis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Louis play as Black?
As Black, Volker Louis most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Volker Louis's FIDE rating?
Volker Louis is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Volker Louis played?
Our database contains 183 games by Volker Louis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 72 draws, 51 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Louis?
183 games by Volker Louis 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.