Prepare against Alexander Hilverda
DEU · World #8,489 classical · FIDE ID 4695437
Our database contains 699 games by Alexander Hilverda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Hilverda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Hilverda 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 | 2,196 | 2,408 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,384 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,396 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 699 | 265 | 191 | 242 | 37.9% |
| As White | 351 | 138 | 98 | 114 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 348 | 127 | 93 | 128 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Hilverda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Hilverda's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 59.0% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 129 | 36.8% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hilverda usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 83.3% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 25 | 16.0% | 32.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 55.8% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 36.5% | 57.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Hilverda's chess games
All 699 games by Alexander Hilverda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 265 wins, 191 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 38 | 13/12/13 | 34.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 69 | 27/16/26 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,565 | 30th Schwarzach Open | E41 |
| May 2022 | Platon Galperin | 2,518 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| Oct 2015 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,504 | 9th Wch Blitz | A31 |
| Apr 2014 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,470 | Werther Schloss Open 20th | A34 |
| Mar 2022 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,469 | BL2-Ost 2122 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,167 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 7 | 2,266 |
| Bielefeld Gr1 | 2007 | 20 | 11 | 2,171 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 1,962 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 2,201 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Hilverda's chess games?
699 games by Alexander Hilverda, from Apr 2003 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 Hilverda has played.
What does Alexander Hilverda play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Alexander Hilverda opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Hilverda answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Hilverda play as White?
As White, Alexander Hilverda's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 34.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Hilverda play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Hilverda most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Alexander Hilverda's FIDE rating?
Alexander Hilverda is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Alexander Hilverda played?
Our database contains 699 games by Alexander Hilverda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 191 draws, 242 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Hilverda?
699 games by Alexander Hilverda 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.