Prepare against Dirk Hennig
IM · DEU · World #2,344 classical · FIDE ID 4601750
When preparing against Dirk Hennig, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 437 games by Dirk Hennig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hennig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hennig 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 | 2,366 | 2,409 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 202 | 145 | 90 | 46.2% |
| As White | 204 | 108 | 63 | 33 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 233 | 94 | 82 | 57 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hennig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hennig's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 80.9% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 9.8% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 4.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hennig usually continues Bg5 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hennig usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hennig usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hennig usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hennig usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hennig usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 64 | 54.7% | 55.5% |
| c6 | 39 | 33.3% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 45.6% | 71.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 22.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.3% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Dirk Hennig's chess games
All 437 games by Dirk Hennig 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: 202 wins, 145 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 55 | 32/11/12 | 58.2% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 95 | 44/28/23 | 46.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,539 | Borowski Memorial Open | B06 |
| Oct 1999 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,519 | 5th Wichern Open | D00 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexei Barsov | 2,514 | Oster Open | A41 |
| Jan 2000 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,482 | Essen Open | A01 |
| May 1994 | Robert Rabiega | 2,480 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essen Open | 2000 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,634 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1996 | 13 | 11 | 2,551 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1996 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,471 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 11 | 9 | 2,610 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| Oster Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hennig's chess games?
437 games by Dirk Hennig, 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 Dirk Hennig has played.
What does Dirk Hennig play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Dirk Hennig opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hennig answers 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hennig play as White?
As White, Dirk Hennig's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (55 games, 58.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Torre Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hennig play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hennig most often plays: Modern Defense (95 games, 46.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Rat Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Dirk Hennig's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hennig is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Dirk Hennig played?
Our database contains 437 games by Dirk Hennig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 145 draws, 90 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hennig?
437 games by Dirk Hennig 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.