Prepare against Volker Recklies
DEU · World #75,835 classical · FIDE ID 24661902
When preparing against Volker Recklies, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 74 games by Volker Recklies, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Recklies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Recklies 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 | 1,803 | 1,850 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 33.8% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Recklies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Recklies's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 83.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Recklies usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Volker Recklies's chess games
All 74 games by Volker Recklies in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 25 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Vladimir Martinez-Corrales | 1,923 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | A48 |
| Mar 2016 | Guido Heinemann | 1,859 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Heiko Daum | 1,848 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | E01 |
| Jun 2012 | Gerd Busse | 1,813 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein Kandidaten | D13 |
| Mar 2016 | Hartmut Gabor | 1,812 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein Kandidaten | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,759 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein H 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,770 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| ch-HEIDER CITY | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,550 |
| Heide-ch Open | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 1,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Recklies's chess games?
74 games by Volker Recklies, from Jul 2009 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 Recklies has played.
What does Volker Recklies play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Volker Recklies opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Recklies answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Volker Recklies play as White?
As White, Volker Recklies's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Recklies play as Black?
As Black, Volker Recklies most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Volker Recklies's FIDE rating?
Volker Recklies is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Volker Recklies played?
Our database contains 74 games by Volker Recklies, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Recklies?
74 games by Volker Recklies 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.