Prepare against Clemens Harder

DEU · World #10,464 classical · FIDE ID 24614629

When preparing against Clemens Harder, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).

Our database contains 145 games by Clemens Harder, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Harder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens Harder 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Harder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Harder's side.

First moves as White (67 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 47.9% score
  • …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Harder usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
  • …d5 (27% of these games) — Harder usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
  • …f5 (6% of these games) — Harder usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 33.3% score
  • …c5 (39% of these games) — Harder usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Harder usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (17% of these games) — Harder usually continues d4 (33.3% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)

Clemens Harder's chess games

All 145 games by Clemens Harder 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: 45 wins, 49 draws, 51 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Clemens Harder's chess games?

145 games by Clemens Harder, 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 Clemens Harder has played.

What does Clemens Harder play on the first move as White?

Across 67 games with White in our database, Clemens Harder opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Harder answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).

What openings does Clemens Harder play as White?

As White, Clemens Harder's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Clemens Harder play as Black?

As Black, Clemens Harder most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.

What is Clemens Harder's FIDE rating?

Clemens Harder is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Mar 2016).

How many games has Clemens Harder played?

Our database contains 145 games by Clemens Harder, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 49 draws, 51 losses (31.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Clemens Harder?

145 games by Clemens Harder 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.

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