Prepare against Bernt Hildenstein
DEU · World #73,796 classical · FIDE ID 4699580
When preparing against Bernt Hildenstein, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 58 games by Bernt Hildenstein, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernt Hildenstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernt Hildenstein 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 | 1,809 | 1,846 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,751 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 31.0% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernt Hildenstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernt Hildenstein's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hildenstein usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Bernt Hildenstein's chess games
All 58 games by Bernt Hildenstein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Manfred Pape | 1,922 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A83 |
| Jul 2017 | Joop Bakker | 1,884 | 11th Leiden LCT Open B | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Hans-Peter Kluger | 1,863 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C02 |
| Dec 2018 | Adalbert Wulf | 1,859 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A80 |
| Nov 2014 | Reimund Wolke | 1,741 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,556 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,479 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,624 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,861 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernt Hildenstein's chess games?
58 games by Bernt Hildenstein, from Oct 2008 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 Bernt Hildenstein has played.
What does Bernt Hildenstein play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Bernt Hildenstein opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernt Hildenstein answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Bernt Hildenstein play as White?
As White, Bernt Hildenstein's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernt Hildenstein play as Black?
As Black, Bernt Hildenstein most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bernt Hildenstein's FIDE rating?
Bernt Hildenstein is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Bernt Hildenstein played?
Our database contains 58 games by Bernt Hildenstein, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernt Hildenstein?
58 games by Bernt Hildenstein 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.