Prepare against Yannik Porstendoerfer
DEU · World #81,510 classical · FIDE ID 12987786
When preparing against Yannik Porstendoerfer, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 72 games by Yannik Porstendoerfer, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yannik Porstendoerfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannik Porstendoerfer 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 | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,741 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,741 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 17 | 30 | 34.7% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannik Porstendoerfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannik Porstendoerfer's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 33.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Porstendoerfer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Yannik Porstendoerfer's chess games
All 72 games by Yannik Porstendoerfer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Volkmar John | 1,764 | Eschborn Open | A36 |
| Aug 2019 | Thomas Weiland | 1,742 | Eschborn Open | A47 |
| Apr 2018 | Lutz Fischer | 1,707 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Vincent Klugstedt | 1,684 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Daniel Schwarz | 1,630 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 19 | 7 | 1,503 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| Bad Soden U14 Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,255 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,221 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,606 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,006 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2017 | 5 | 5 | 1,696 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannik Porstendoerfer's chess games?
72 games by Yannik Porstendoerfer, from Oct 2015 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 Yannik Porstendoerfer has played.
What does Yannik Porstendoerfer play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Yannik Porstendoerfer opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannik Porstendoerfer answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Yannik Porstendoerfer play as White?
As White, Yannik Porstendoerfer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannik Porstendoerfer play as Black?
As Black, Yannik Porstendoerfer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Yannik Porstendoerfer's FIDE rating?
Yannik Porstendoerfer is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yannik Porstendoerfer played?
Our database contains 72 games by Yannik Porstendoerfer, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannik Porstendoerfer?
72 games by Yannik Porstendoerfer 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.