Prepare against Christian Hengl
Austria · World #10,483 classical · FIDE ID 1606654
When preparing against Christian Hengl, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 248 games by Christian Hengl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Hengl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Hengl 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 | 2,162 | 2,249 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,172 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 79 | 102 | 67 | 31.9% |
| As White | 127 | 42 | 55 | 30 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 121 | 37 | 47 | 37 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Hengl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Hengl's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 86.6% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nc3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hengl usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 41.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Christian Hengl's chess games
All 248 games by Christian Hengl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 102 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Christoph Renner | 2,431 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C50 |
| Mar 2013 | Dinko Brumen | 2,357 | chT2W-AUT 1213 | B32 |
| Aug 1998 | Alexej Sofrigin | 2,320 | Schwarzach Open A | B26 |
| Nov 2009 | Pavle Hrvacic | 2,304 | chT2W-AUT 0910 | C41 |
| Jan 2006 | Helmut Kleissl | 2,299 | chT-AUT 0506 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 24 | 13 | 2,260 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,182 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,400 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2W-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Hengl's chess games?
248 games by Christian Hengl, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Hengl has played.
What does Christian Hengl play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Christian Hengl opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Hengl answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Christian Hengl play as White?
As White, Christian Hengl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 29.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Hengl play as Black?
As Black, Christian Hengl most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Christian Hengl's FIDE rating?
Christian Hengl is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Christian Hengl played?
Our database contains 248 games by Christian Hengl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 102 draws, 67 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Hengl?
248 games by Christian Hengl 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.