Prepare against Alexander Hertog
United Kingdom · World #45,040 classical · FIDE ID 488453
Our database contains 172 games by Alexander Hertog, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Hertog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Hertog 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 | 1,913 | 1,978 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,676 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 45 | 41 | 86 | 26.2% |
| As White | 90 | 21 | 22 | 47 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 19 | 39 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Hertog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Hertog's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 51.1% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 27.8% | 32.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 21.1% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hertog usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hertog usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 32.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hertog usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 97.6% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Hertog's chess games
All 172 games by Alexander Hertog in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 45 wins, 41 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E07 | Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Robert G Clark | 2,037 | English Open | A61 |
| Jul 2024 | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | 2,014 | 19th South Wales Open | A47 |
| Oct 2023 | Daniel B Rosen | 1,981 | 47th Guernsey Open | B14 |
| Jun 2023 | Zain Patel | 1,979 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | D20 |
| May 2025 | Tom Shepherd | 1,945 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,411 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,516 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-ENG U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,713 |
| 47th Guernsey Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
| ch-ENG | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,802 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Hertog's chess games?
172 games by Alexander Hertog, from Oct 2019 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 Hertog has played.
What does Alexander Hertog play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Alexander Hertog opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Hertog answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander Hertog play as White?
As White, Alexander Hertog's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Hertog play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Hertog most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Alexander Hertog's FIDE rating?
Alexander Hertog is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Alexander Hertog played?
Our database contains 172 games by Alexander Hertog, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 41 draws, 86 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Hertog?
172 games by Alexander Hertog 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.