Prepare against Volker Noelle
DEU · World #66,941 classical · FIDE ID 24604100
When preparing against Volker Noelle, expect 1.Nf3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Volker Noelle, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Noelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Noelle 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 | 1,832 | 1,992 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,945 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Noelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Noelle's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Noelle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Noelle usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Noelle usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Noelle usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Volker Noelle's chess games
All 41 games by Volker Noelle 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Viacheslav Savchenko | 2,418 | Essen Easter Open 9th | A44 |
| Jun 2004 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,265 | Herne Laufer Open | B01 |
| May 2004 | Soel Kartsev | 2,146 | 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | A87 |
| Jan 2003 | Norbert Raygrotzki | 2,056 | 3rd Heisinger Winter Open | E60 |
| Jun 2004 | Darius Tomiczny | 2,038 | Herne Laufer Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Laufer Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| Werden Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| Essen Werden Open | 2004 | 6 | 5 | 2,006 |
| 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,008 |
| 3rd Heisinger Winter Open | 2003 | 4 | 3 | 2,112 |
| Essen Easter Open 9th | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,247 |
| Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
| 20th Essen Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Noelle's chess games?
41 games by Volker Noelle, 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 Noelle has played.
What does Volker Noelle play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Volker Noelle opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Noelle answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Volker Noelle play as White?
As White, Volker Noelle's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Noelle play as Black?
As Black, Volker Noelle most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Volker Noelle's FIDE rating?
Volker Noelle is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Volker Noelle played?
Our database contains 41 games by Volker Noelle, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Noelle?
41 games by Volker Noelle 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.