Prepare against Felix Hampel
FM · DEU · World #2,969 classical · FIDE ID 24668125
Our database contains 452 games by Felix Hampel, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Hampel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Hampel 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 | 2,340 | 2,351 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,326 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,382 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 189 | 128 | 135 | 41.8% |
| As White | 223 | 97 | 60 | 66 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 229 | 92 | 68 | 69 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Hampel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Hampel's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 45.3% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 65 | 29.1% | 67.7% |
| d4 | 37 | 16.6% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hampel usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hampel usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 86.5% | 56.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 10.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 55.1% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 18.8% | 76.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 10.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Felix Hampel's chess games
All 452 games by Felix Hampel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 189 wins, 128 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/14/8 | 42.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,449 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | A07 |
| Apr 2025 | J Rubes | 2,433 | grenke Chess Open | A16 |
| Feb 2019 | Sven Joachim | 2,394 | Oberliga Nord W 1819 | E90 |
| Jul 2026 | Veaceslav Cofmann | 2,389 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | A05 |
| Jul 2013 | Juraj Druska | 2,385 | 24th Pardubice Czech Open A | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Hannover | 2014 | 35 | 20 | 2,049 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2013 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,874 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,295 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 2,243 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2,092 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 1,952 |
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Hampel's chess games?
452 games by Felix Hampel, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Felix Hampel has played.
What does Felix Hampel play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Felix Hampel opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Hampel answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Felix Hampel play as White?
As White, Felix Hampel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Hampel play as Black?
As Black, Felix Hampel most often plays: Modern Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Felix Hampel's FIDE rating?
Felix Hampel is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Felix Hampel played?
Our database contains 452 games by Felix Hampel, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 128 draws, 135 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Hampel?
452 games by Felix Hampel 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.