Prepare against Ekkehard Hufendiek
DEU · World #51,276 classical · FIDE ID 4650190
When preparing against Ekkehard Hufendiek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 73 games by Ekkehard Hufendiek, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekkehard Hufendiek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekkehard Hufendiek 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 | 1,888 | 1,996 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,901 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,934 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 9 | 36 | 38.4% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekkehard Hufendiek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekkehard Hufendiek's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hufendiek usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hufendiek usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hufendiek usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Ekkehard Hufendiek's chess games
All 73 games by Ekkehard Hufendiek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Helge Hintze | 2,283 | 15th Paderborn Open | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Christoph Schinkowski | 2,145 | 35th Kiel Open | A08 |
| Jul 2016 | David Halt | 2,096 | 8th Vellmar Open | C21 |
| May 2016 | Michael Topp | 2,026 | NRW Class1 1516 | B22 |
| May 2007 | Ralf Diele | 1,973 | Bielefeld Gr4 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,876 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,577 |
| Enger Knappen Cup Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,821 |
| Bielefeld Gr4 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 4th Lippe Cup | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,898 |
| 2nd Lippe Cup | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekkehard Hufendiek's chess games?
73 games by Ekkehard Hufendiek, from Jul 2007 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 Ekkehard Hufendiek has played.
What does Ekkehard Hufendiek play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ekkehard Hufendiek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekkehard Hufendiek answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Ekkehard Hufendiek play as White?
As White, Ekkehard Hufendiek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekkehard Hufendiek play as Black?
As Black, Ekkehard Hufendiek most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ekkehard Hufendiek's FIDE rating?
Ekkehard Hufendiek is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Ekkehard Hufendiek played?
Our database contains 73 games by Ekkehard Hufendiek, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekkehard Hufendiek?
73 games by Ekkehard Hufendiek 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.