Prepare against Dirk Hennings
DEU · World #79,363 classical · FIDE ID 24668540
When preparing against Dirk Hennings, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 75 games by Dirk Hennings, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hennings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hennings 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 | 1,792 | 1,820 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 14 | 41 | 26.7% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hennings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hennings's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 84.2% | 45.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hennings usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Hennings usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hennings usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hennings usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hennings usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hennings usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Dirk Hennings's chess games
All 75 games by Dirk Hennings in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Miran Alic | 1,941 | 10th Berlin Open | D32 |
| Sep 2008 | Herbert Mayer | 1,914 | 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | E57 |
| Nov 2006 | Jan Holger Neuenbaumer | 1,745 | 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B38 |
| Nov 2002 | Tade Prinz | 1,508 | 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A51 |
| Nov 2000 | Bernd Welle | 1,485 | 10th Berlin Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Berlin Open | 2003 | 14 | 5 | 1,605 |
| Spree Open | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 1,895 |
| Berlin Eckbauer Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,573 |
| Berlin Open 05 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,615 |
| 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 13th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hennings's chess games?
75 games by Dirk Hennings, from Jul 2010 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 Hennings has played.
What does Dirk Hennings play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Dirk Hennings opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hennings answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hennings play as White?
As White, Dirk Hennings's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hennings play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hennings most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Dirk Hennings's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hennings is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dirk Hennings played?
Our database contains 75 games by Dirk Hennings, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hennings?
75 games by Dirk Hennings 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.