Prepare against Dirk Hollender
DEU · World #61,617 classical · FIDE ID 1271209
When preparing against Dirk Hollender, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dirk Hollender, covering Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hollender's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hollender 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 | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hollender's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hollender's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hollender usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hollender usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hollender usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hollender usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hollender usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hollender usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Dirk Hollender's chess games
All 42 games by Dirk Hollender in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2026 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Helmut Pelnar | 1,824 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1213 | C77 |
| Oct 2016 | Dirk Laser | 1,805 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | B25 |
| Feb 2015 | Lutz Schumann | 1,735 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1415 | E91 |
| Feb 2014 | Thomas Dohnow | 1,726 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1314 | B28 |
| Sep 2007 | Gerda Strate | 1,708 | 6th Ueckermuende Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,665 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,618 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| 6th Ueckermuende Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,526 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 1,733 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hollender's chess games?
42 games by Dirk Hollender, from Feb 2026 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 Hollender has played.
What does Dirk Hollender play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Dirk Hollender opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hollender answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hollender play as White?
As White, Dirk Hollender's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hollender play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hollender most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dirk Hollender's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hollender is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dirk Hollender played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dirk Hollender, covering Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hollender?
42 games by Dirk Hollender 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.