Prepare against Alexander Honisch
DEU · World #4,086 classical · FIDE ID 16298594
When preparing against Alexander Honisch, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Alexander Honisch, covering Dec 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Honisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Honisch 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 | 2,301 | 2,301 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,327 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Honisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Honisch's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Honisch usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Honisch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Honisch usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Honisch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 69.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Alexander Honisch's chess games
All 62 games by Alexander Honisch in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bennet Hagner | 2,186 | ch-GER U14 | C70 |
| Dec 2023 | Stepan Mohylnyi | 2,180 | chT-GER U16 | C78 |
| May 2023 | Stanislav Sokratov | 2,179 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Andreas Hoenick | 2,125 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | B31 |
| Sep 2024 | Joerg Stock | 2,114 | 6th Bamberg Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,927 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,204 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Honisch's chess games?
62 games by Alexander Honisch, from Dec 2020 to Oct 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 Honisch has played.
What does Alexander Honisch play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alexander Honisch opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Honisch answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Honisch play as White?
As White, Alexander Honisch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Honisch play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Honisch most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Alexander Honisch's FIDE rating?
Alexander Honisch is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Alexander Honisch played?
Our database contains 62 games by Alexander Honisch, covering Dec 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Honisch?
62 games by Alexander Honisch 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.