Prepare against Andreas Huss
IM · CHE · World #7,649 classical · FIDE ID 1300180
When preparing against Andreas Huss, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as White, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,201 games by Andreas Huss, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Huss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Huss 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 | 2,212 | 2,382 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,372 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,258 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,201 | 413 | 397 | 390 | 34.4% |
| As White | 619 | 238 | 223 | 157 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 582 | 175 | 174 | 233 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Huss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Huss's side.
First moves as White (619 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 615 | 99.4% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Huss usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Huss usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Huss usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Huss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Huss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 206 | 89.6% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 24 | 10.4% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 153 | 78.9% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 20.6% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Andreas Huss's chess games
All 1,201 games by Andreas Huss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 413 wins, 397 draws, 390 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 93 | 41/30/22 | 44.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 84 | 34/26/24 | 40.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70 | 23/30/16 | 32.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 26/22/20 | 38.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 45 | 19/15/11 | 42.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 2/13/8 | 8.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 106 | 30/22/54 | 28.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 20/27/26 | 27.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 63 | 17/15/31 | 27.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 17/19/16 | 32.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 39 | 10/11/18 | 25.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 30 | 5/16/9 | 16.7% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Sandro Mareco | 2,581 | 37th Zuerich Open | E12 |
| Apr 2005 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,558 | Geneve Open 2 | A17 |
| Jan 1987 | Eric Lobron | 2,540 | Lugano Open 12 | A55 |
| Jan 1990 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,540 | SUI Grand Prix | A59 |
| Jan 1985 | Lev Alburt | 2,535 | Montpellier Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 175 | 86.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-SUI | 2010 | 85 | 40 | 2,338 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 42 | 21 | 2,342 |
| ch-SUI int | 2005 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,430 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 24 | 12 | 2,362 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 2,211 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,208 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1993 | 18 | 13 | 2,575 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Heinz Wirthensohn (19 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (18 games) · Hansjuerg Kaenel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Huss's chess games?
1,201 games by Andreas Huss, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Andreas Huss has played.
What does Andreas Huss play on the first move as White?
Across 619 games with White in our database, Andreas Huss opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Huss answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Andreas Huss play as White?
As White, Andreas Huss's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 44.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (84 games, 40.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (70 games, 32.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Huss play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Huss most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (106 games, 28.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (73 games, 27.4% win rate); English Opening (63 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 582 games.
What is Andreas Huss's FIDE rating?
Andreas Huss is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Andreas Huss played?
Our database contains 1,201 games by Andreas Huss, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 413 wins, 397 draws, 390 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Huss?
1,201 games by Andreas Huss 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.