Prepare against Fabian Hechl
Austria · World #24,137 classical · FIDE ID 1651579
Our database contains 137 games by Fabian Hechl, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Hechl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Hechl 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 | 2,024 | 2,118 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,008 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 56 | 39 | 42 | 40.9% |
| As White | 72 | 37 | 15 | 20 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Hechl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Hechl's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 91.7% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hechl usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Fabian Hechl's chess games
All 137 games by Fabian Hechl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 56 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,250 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | C07 |
| Jul 2022 | Thomas Bauer | 2,228 | 41st St Veit Open | B50 |
| Feb 2023 | Thomas Hofmann | 2,173 | chT2O-AUT 2223 | B15 |
| Oct 2019 | Razvan Todor | 2,171 | chT2O-AUT 1920 | B07 |
| Feb 2020 | Marius Lucaci | 2,149 | chT2O-AUT 1920 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 1,862 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,506 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2018 | 14 | 11 | 1,946 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,899 |
| chT2O-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,135 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Hechl's chess games?
137 games by Fabian Hechl, from Oct 2015 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 Fabian Hechl has played.
What does Fabian Hechl play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Fabian Hechl opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Hechl answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Fabian Hechl play as White?
As White, Fabian Hechl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Hechl play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Hechl most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Fabian Hechl's FIDE rating?
Fabian Hechl is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Fabian Hechl played?
Our database contains 137 games by Fabian Hechl, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Hechl?
137 games by Fabian Hechl 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.