Prepare against Christoph Hornych
DEU · World #11,780 classical · FIDE ID 4669150
When preparing against Christoph Hornych, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Christoph Hornych, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Hornych's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Hornych 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 | 2,144 | 2,181 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 74 | 51 | 24 | 49.3% |
| As White | 85 | 43 | 25 | 16 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Hornych's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Hornych's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hornych usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hornych usually continues Bc4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hornych usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 87.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Christoph Hornych's chess games
All 150 games by Christoph Hornych 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: 74 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Zbigniew Ksieski | 2,395 | ch-Greifswald Arndt Univ Open 2nd | B40 |
| Jul 2001 | Hans-Juergen Lichtenberg | 2,156 | 10th Dresden Open | B19 |
| Jan 2020 | Dirk Seiler | 2,122 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | B54 |
| Aug 2002 | Horst Van Bentum | 2,120 | 2nd Rostock PSV Open | B11 |
| Aug 2004 | Christian Schroeder | 2,100 | 4th Rostock PSV Open | D86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,169 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| 12th Rostock SSC Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 03rd Rostock PSV Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Rostock PSV Open | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Hornych's chess games?
150 games by Christoph Hornych, 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 Christoph Hornych has played.
What does Christoph Hornych play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Christoph Hornych opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Hornych answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christoph Hornych play as White?
As White, Christoph Hornych's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Hornych play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Hornych most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Christoph Hornych's FIDE rating?
Christoph Hornych is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Christoph Hornych played?
Our database contains 150 games by Christoph Hornych, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Hornych?
150 games by Christoph Hornych 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.