Prepare against Fred Hedke
FM · DEU · World #9,661 classical · FIDE ID 4604032
Our database contains 521 games by Fred Hedke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fred Hedke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred Hedke 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 | 2,175 | 2,357 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,190 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,273 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 521 | 188 | 177 | 156 | 36.1% |
| As White | 264 | 107 | 90 | 67 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 257 | 81 | 87 | 89 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Hedke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Hedke's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 92.8% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hedke usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hedke usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hedke usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hedke usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hedke usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hedke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 96.2% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 68.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 25.6% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Fred Hedke's chess games
All 521 games by Fred Hedke 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: 188 wins, 177 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 61 | 23/18/20 | 37.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 17/16/7 | 42.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/12/18 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C00 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,535 | Groningen Open | B21 |
| Jan 1993 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,535 | Cuxhaven Open | B21 |
| Jan 1995 | Romuald Mainka | 2,530 | Bundesliga 1995-96 | C66 |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,525 | Biel MTO Open | B21 |
| Jan 1992 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,510 | Biel MTO Open | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1998 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Hedke's chess games?
521 games by Fred Hedke, 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 Fred Hedke has played.
What does Fred Hedke play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Fred Hedke opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Hedke answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Fred Hedke play as White?
As White, Fred Hedke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 42.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Hedke play as Black?
As Black, Fred Hedke most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Fred Hedke's FIDE rating?
Fred Hedke is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Fred Hedke played?
Our database contains 521 games by Fred Hedke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 177 draws, 156 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Hedke?
521 games by Fred Hedke 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.