Prepare against David Henrich
DEU · World #26,803 classical · FIDE ID 24692999
Our database contains 279 games by David Henrich, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Henrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Henrich 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 | 2,006 | 2,181 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,148 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 105 | 86 | 88 | 37.6% |
| As White | 141 | 57 | 53 | 31 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 138 | 48 | 33 | 57 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Henrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Henrich's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 118 | 83.7% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 12.1% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Henrich usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Henrich usually continues g3 (72.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Henrich usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Henrich usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Henrich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Henrich usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 66.7% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 26.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 45 | 81.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
David Henrich's chess games
All 279 games by David Henrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 105 wins, 86 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 17/9/3 | 58.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Ashot Parvanyan | 2,391 | 40th ChessOrg Open | A16 |
| Nov 2018 | Robert Oros | 2,325 | Hessenliga 1819 | A11 |
| Nov 2018 | Gerd Euler | 2,297 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C41 |
| Aug 2019 | Samuel Weber | 2,287 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A26 |
| Apr 2014 | Michael Stockmann | 2,252 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,828 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Henrich's chess games?
279 games by David Henrich, from Jan 2009 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 David Henrich has played.
What does David Henrich play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, David Henrich opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Henrich answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does David Henrich play as White?
As White, David Henrich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 43.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 58.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Henrich play as Black?
As Black, David Henrich most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Philidor (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is David Henrich's FIDE rating?
David Henrich is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Mar 2019).
How many games has David Henrich played?
Our database contains 279 games by David Henrich, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 86 draws, 88 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Henrich?
279 games by David Henrich 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.