Prepare against Christian Hess
FM · DEU · World #7,749 classical · FIDE ID 4605969
Our database contains 665 games by Christian Hess, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,210 | 2,335 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,164 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 665 | 259 | 256 | 150 | 38.9% |
| As White | 341 | 144 | 125 | 72 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 324 | 115 | 131 | 78 | 35.5% |
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 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 215 | 63.0% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 77 | 22.6% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 30 | 8.8% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Hess usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 63.4% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 40 | 26.1% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 76.9% | 58.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 13.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Christian Hess's chess games
All 665 games by Christian Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 259 wins, 256 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 72 | 33/25/14 | 45.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 17/17/9 | 39.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 74 | 24/30/20 | 32.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 11/12/1 | 45.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| E60 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,578 | 16th Werther Schloss Open A | A21 |
| Aug 2009 | Robert Rabiega | 2,551 | 16th Graz Open A | B12 |
| Sep 2007 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,536 | Cesenatico Open | A33 |
| Aug 2004 | Robert Zelcic | 2,521 | 19th Schwarzach Open A | C11 |
| Jan 2012 | Ilja Schneider | 2,482 | 14th Nord West Cup | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,218 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,249 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,108 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,222 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,293 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,026 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,320 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Hess's chess games?
665 games by Christian Hess, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 341 games with White in our database, Christian Hess opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Hess answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Christian Hess play as White?
As White, Christian Hess's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Hess play as Black?
As Black, Christian Hess most often plays: Slav Defense (74 games, 32.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 324 games.
What is Christian Hess's FIDE rating?
Christian Hess is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Christian Hess played?
Our database contains 665 games by Christian Hess, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 256 draws, 150 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Hess?
665 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.