Prepare against Bjoern Hilker
DEU · World #29,850 classical · FIDE ID 24623393
When preparing against Bjoern Hilker, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).
Our database contains 121 games by Bjoern Hilker, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjoern Hilker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjoern Hilker 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 | 1,987 | 2,035 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,997 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 38.0% |
| As White | 61 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjoern Hilker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjoern Hilker's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 73.8% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 71.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Hilker usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hilker usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hilker usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hilker usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hilker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hilker usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Bjoern Hilker's chess games
All 121 games by Bjoern Hilker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 46 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Kai Renner | 2,170 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C08 |
| May 2014 | Andreas Herrmann | 2,138 | Hannover Ihme Cup | D02 |
| May 2014 | Manfred Lenhardt | 2,112 | Hannover Ihme Cup | B15 |
| Oct 2013 | Michael Schmitt | 2,000 | chC-Hannover | B33 |
| Oct 2003 | Oliver Schmidt | 1,993 | ch-Hannover Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Hannover | 2014 | 27 | 12.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 1,970 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,950 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-Hannover A | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,026 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjoern Hilker's chess games?
121 games by Bjoern Hilker, from Jan 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 Bjoern Hilker has played.
What does Bjoern Hilker play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Bjoern Hilker opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjoern Hilker answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bjoern Hilker play as White?
As White, Bjoern Hilker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjoern Hilker play as Black?
As Black, Bjoern Hilker most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Bjoern Hilker's FIDE rating?
Bjoern Hilker is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Bjoern Hilker played?
Our database contains 121 games by Bjoern Hilker, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjoern Hilker?
121 games by Bjoern Hilker 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.