Prepare against Alexander Herbrig
FM · DEU · World #4,874 classical · FIDE ID 12952044
Our database contains 914 games by Alexander Herbrig, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Herbrig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Herbrig 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 | 2,277 | 2,345 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,111 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 914 | 412 | 106 | 396 | 45.1% |
| As White | 453 | 220 | 50 | 183 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 461 | 192 | 56 | 213 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Herbrig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Herbrig's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 268 | 59.2% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 83 | 18.3% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 14.8% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 31 | 6.8% | 72.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 219 | 96.5% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 56.1% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 65 | 43.9% | 42.3% |
Alexander Herbrig's chess games
All 914 games by Alexander Herbrig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 412 wins, 106 draws, 396 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 56 | 37/2/17 | 66.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 11/5/18 | 32.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 17/0/13 | 56.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 78 | 47/4/27 | 60.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 24/11/29 | 37.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 39 | 16/3/20 | 41.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 11/0/12 | 47.8% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,656 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Feb 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B72 |
| Jul 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Nov 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 696 | 358 | 2,267 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,859 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,557 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,257 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,621 |
| ch-GER Net final U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Herbrig's chess games?
914 games by Alexander Herbrig, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Herbrig has played.
What does Alexander Herbrig play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Alexander Herbrig opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Herbrig answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Alexander Herbrig play as White?
As White, Alexander Herbrig's most-played openings in our database are: London System (56 games, 66.1% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Herbrig play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Herbrig most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (78 games, 60.3% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 37.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (39 games, 41.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Alexander Herbrig's FIDE rating?
Alexander Herbrig is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alexander Herbrig played?
Our database contains 914 games by Alexander Herbrig, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 412 wins, 106 draws, 396 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Herbrig?
914 games by Alexander Herbrig 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.