Prepare against Dirk Hummel
DEU · World #4,654 classical · FIDE ID 4618220
Our database contains 174 games by Dirk Hummel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hummel 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 | 2,283 | 2,294 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,254 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 71 | 59 | 44 | 40.8% |
| As White | 96 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hummel's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 92.7% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.3% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 59.3% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 76.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 37.0% | 45.0% |
Dirk Hummel's chess games
All 174 games by Dirk Hummel 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: 71 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,525 | 3rd Schilcherland Open | C48 |
| Nov 2003 | Antonio ETG Fernandes | 2,473 | ch-EU Internet qual | D25 |
| Feb 2016 | Alexander Bangiev | 2,395 | Oberliga Nord W 1516 | D32 |
| May 2004 | Martin Zumsande | 2,389 | 4th Canarias en Red prel | D35 |
| Feb 2009 | Peter Lichmann | 2,375 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 8 | 2,339 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,361 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,512 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,144 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hummel's chess games?
174 games by Dirk Hummel, 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 Hummel has played.
What does Dirk Hummel play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Dirk Hummel opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hummel answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hummel play as White?
As White, Dirk Hummel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hummel play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hummel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Dirk Hummel's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hummel is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Dirk Hummel played?
Our database contains 174 games by Dirk Hummel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hummel?
174 games by Dirk Hummel 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.