Prepare against Eberhard Hager
DEU · World #94,737 classical · FIDE ID 4699777
When preparing against Eberhard Hager, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Eberhard Hager, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eberhard Hager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eberhard Hager 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 | 1,745 | 2,061 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 37 | 61 | 51 | 24.8% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 36 | 17 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 12 | 25 | 34 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eberhard Hager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eberhard Hager's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hager usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hager usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hager usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 54.3% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 25.7% | 27.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
Eberhard Hager's chess games
All 149 games by Eberhard Hager in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 37 wins, 61 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Alexander Pilhoefer | 2,108 | Augsburg Afro Open | B00 |
| Aug 2003 | Anatol Sargin | 2,055 | Augsburg Afro Open | C01 |
| Jan 1997 | Frank Weidt | 2,025 | Augsburg Afro Open | A20 |
| Jan 1998 | Lorenz Heinrich | 1,985 | Augsburg Afro Open | B40 |
| May 2018 | Hans Rigg | 1,969 | 4th Bodensee Seniors Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 35 | 18 | 2,057 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,488 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,925 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 2nd Augsburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eberhard Hager's chess games?
149 games by Eberhard Hager, from Oct 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 Eberhard Hager has played.
What does Eberhard Hager play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Eberhard Hager opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eberhard Hager answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eberhard Hager play as White?
As White, Eberhard Hager's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eberhard Hager play as Black?
As Black, Eberhard Hager most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Eberhard Hager's FIDE rating?
Eberhard Hager is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Eberhard Hager played?
Our database contains 149 games by Eberhard Hager, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 61 draws, 51 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eberhard Hager?
149 games by Eberhard Hager 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.