Prepare against Christian Hess
DEU · World #13,617 classical · FIDE ID 24620017
Our database contains 66 games by Christian Hess, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Hess 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 | 2,121 | 2,167 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Hess's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hess usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Christian Hess's chess games
All 66 games by Christian Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 28 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Reinhard Bonnmann | 2,275 | ch-Cologne | B33 |
| Dec 2011 | Martin Schmidt | 2,242 | chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Artur Hovhannisyan | 2,217 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | C13 |
| Oct 2012 | Ingo Lindam | 2,145 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | B02 |
| Aug 2005 | Vincenzo Cucinella | 2,142 | Schwarzach Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,121 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| Schwarzach Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,355 |
| chT-GER Seniors 20th | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Hess's chess games?
66 games by Christian Hess, from Jul 2004 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 Hess has played.
What does Christian Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Christian Hess opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Hess answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Christian Hess play as White?
As White, Christian Hess's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Hess play as Black?
As Black, Christian Hess most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Christian Hess's FIDE rating?
Christian Hess is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Christian Hess played?
Our database contains 66 games by Christian Hess, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 28 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Hess?
66 games by Christian Hess 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.