Prepare against Daniel Hepp
DEU · World #49,031 classical · FIDE ID 34608567
When preparing against Daniel Hepp, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Daniel Hepp, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Hepp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Hepp 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 | 1,897 | 1,977 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,906 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Hepp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Hepp's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (79% of these games) — Hepp usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hepp usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Hepp usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hepp usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Daniel Hepp's chess games
All 45 games by Daniel Hepp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ilia Vinogradov | 1,723 | ch-GER U12 | B39 |
| May 2023 | Jonas Uhlmann | 1,558 | ch-GER U25-B | D32 |
| May 2024 | Charith Kaza | 1,503 | ch-GER U12 | D58 |
| Jun 2023 | Emanuel Kroemer | 1,496 | ch-GER U25-B | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | David Teng | 1,423 | ch-GER U10 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,441 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,570 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Hepp's chess games?
45 games by Daniel Hepp, from Jul 2022 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 Daniel Hepp has played.
What does Daniel Hepp play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel Hepp opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Hepp answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Hepp play as White?
As White, Daniel Hepp's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Hepp play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Hepp most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daniel Hepp's FIDE rating?
Daniel Hepp is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Hepp played?
Our database contains 45 games by Daniel Hepp, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Hepp?
45 games by Daniel Hepp 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.