Prepare against Claire Henninger
DEU · World #89,985 classical · FIDE ID 16200659
When preparing against Claire Henninger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 81 games by Claire Henninger, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claire Henninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claire Henninger 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 | 1,759 | 1,771 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,777 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 32.1% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claire Henninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claire Henninger's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Henninger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Henninger usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Henninger usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 78.1% | 42.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Claire Henninger's chess games
All 81 games by Claire Henninger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Elina Seelinger | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B56 |
| May 2020 | Jennifer Kern | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B51 |
| Jun 2020 | Svenja Dittenberger | 1,620 | chT-GER School WK Girls | C50 |
| May 2020 | Moritz Jakob Groenmeyer | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B12 |
| May 2020 | Max Hoyer | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,491 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2016 | 15 | 4 | 889 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,498 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,720 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| chT-GER School WK Girls | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| BL2 Sued 2122 w | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claire Henninger's chess games?
81 games by Claire Henninger, from Nov 2019 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 Claire Henninger has played.
What does Claire Henninger play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Claire Henninger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claire Henninger answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Claire Henninger play as White?
As White, Claire Henninger's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claire Henninger play as Black?
As Black, Claire Henninger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Claire Henninger's FIDE rating?
Claire Henninger is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Claire Henninger played?
Our database contains 81 games by Claire Henninger, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claire Henninger?
81 games by Claire Henninger 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.