Prepare against Alexander Haffner
DEU · World #26,147 classical · FIDE ID 4678974
Our database contains 232 games by Alexander Haffner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Haffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Haffner 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 | 2,010 | 2,187 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,025 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 98 | 44 | 90 | 42.2% |
| As White | 115 | 55 | 19 | 41 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 117 | 43 | 25 | 49 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Haffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Haffner's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 57.4% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 27.0% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.7% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Haffner usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Haffner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Haffner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 54.4% | 59.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.8% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Alexander Haffner's chess games
All 232 games by Alexander Haffner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 44 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Frerik Janz | 2,352 | 14th Kiel Open | D05 |
| Nov 2004 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord N 0405 | D13 |
| Mar 2008 | Arne Jochens | 2,255 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein M 63rd | A36 |
| Jul 2018 | Martin Haag | 2,229 | 31st Kiel Open | A46 |
| Jul 2013 | Guido Goessling | 2,227 | 26th Kiel Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 2,122 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 17 | 9 | 2,165 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,400 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein M 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Haffner's chess games?
232 games by Alexander Haffner, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Haffner has played.
What does Alexander Haffner play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Alexander Haffner opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Haffner answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Haffner play as White?
As White, Alexander Haffner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Haffner play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Haffner most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Alexander Haffner's FIDE rating?
Alexander Haffner is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alexander Haffner played?
Our database contains 232 games by Alexander Haffner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 44 draws, 90 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Haffner?
232 games by Alexander Haffner 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.