Prepare against Volker Margenberg
DEU · World #91,767 classical · FIDE ID 24693871
When preparing against Volker Margenberg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Volker Margenberg, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Margenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Margenberg 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 | 1,754 | 1,912 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 33 | 24 | 34 | 36.3% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Margenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Margenberg's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Margenberg usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Margenberg usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Margenberg usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Volker Margenberg's chess games
All 91 games by Volker Margenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Heiko Jantz | 2,020 | Troisdorf Open | E38 |
| Nov 2011 | Marco Natterer | 1,652 | Troisdorf Open | D94 |
| Jun 2012 | Patrick Uhl | 1,621 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E91 |
| Aug 2015 | Rainer Falge | 1,572 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | C01 |
| Nov 2014 | Herbert Sommer | 1,541 | Troisdorf Open | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 39 | 18.5 | 1,647 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,491 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| 8th Cologne Longerich Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,517 |
| Cologne Chess Days Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,675 |
| 6th Cologne Longerich Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,510 |
| 7th Cologne Longerich Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Margenberg's chess games?
91 games by Volker Margenberg, from Jul 2011 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 Margenberg has played.
What does Volker Margenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Volker Margenberg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Margenberg answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Margenberg play as White?
As White, Volker Margenberg's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Margenberg play as Black?
As Black, Volker Margenberg most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Volker Margenberg's FIDE rating?
Volker Margenberg is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Volker Margenberg played?
Our database contains 91 games by Volker Margenberg, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Margenberg?
91 games by Volker Margenberg 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.