Prepare against Andy Himpenmacher
DEU · World #6,898 classical · FIDE ID 24642860
Our database contains 166 games by Andy Himpenmacher, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andy Himpenmacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Himpenmacher 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 | 2,227 | 2,246 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,226 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 58 | 69 | 39 | 34.9% |
| As White | 81 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Himpenmacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Himpenmacher's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 70.4% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 14.8% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 13.6% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Himpenmacher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 35.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 35.0% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Andy Himpenmacher's chess games
All 166 games by Andy Himpenmacher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 58 wins, 69 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergiy Zavgorodniy | 2,416 | BL2-West 2324 | E60 |
| Sep 2022 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,405 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | D05 |
| Dec 2015 | Jens Kotainy | 2,326 | NRW Class2 1516 | B00 |
| Apr 2009 | Julian Zimmermann | 2,315 | 15th Werther Schloss Open A | A36 |
| Feb 2023 | Walter Wengenroth | 2,293 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U18 | 2005 | 14 | 5 | 1,765 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Oberliga NRW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,282 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| NRW Class1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,454 |
| 15th Werther Schloss Open A | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Himpenmacher's chess games?
166 games by Andy Himpenmacher, from Apr 2006 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 Andy Himpenmacher has played.
What does Andy Himpenmacher play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Andy Himpenmacher opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Himpenmacher answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Andy Himpenmacher play as White?
As White, Andy Himpenmacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Himpenmacher play as Black?
As Black, Andy Himpenmacher most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Andy Himpenmacher's FIDE rating?
Andy Himpenmacher is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Andy Himpenmacher played?
Our database contains 166 games by Andy Himpenmacher, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 69 draws, 39 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Himpenmacher?
166 games by Andy Himpenmacher 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.