Prepare against Gerald Hechl
FM · Austria · World #9,219 classical · FIDE ID 1605674
Our database contains 541 games by Gerald Hechl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Hechl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald 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 | 2,182 | 2,372 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,276 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,263 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 541 | 204 | 177 | 160 | 37.7% |
| As White | 270 | 103 | 79 | 88 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 271 | 101 | 98 | 72 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Hechl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Hechl's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 44.8% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 76 | 28.1% | 59.2% |
| Nc3 | 27 | 10.0% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 8.1% | 65.9% |
| b3 | 12 | 4.4% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Bg5 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hechl usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hechl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 21.6% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 27 | 20.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 12.7% | 64.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 11.9% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 37.6% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 10.6% | 55.6% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.9% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Gerald Hechl's chess games
All 541 games by Gerald Hechl 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: 204 wins, 177 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 59 | 17/11/31 | 28.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Davor Rogic | 2,446 | 42nd St Veit Open | B20 |
| Jan 2019 | Mark Kvetny | 2,420 | chT-AUT 1819 | A45 |
| Jan 2019 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,420 | chT-AUT 1819 | D41 |
| Dec 2020 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,392 | Titled Tue | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 93 | 35.5 | 2,146 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 28 | 12 | 2,086 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,072 |
| chT2O-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,230 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Hechl's chess games?
541 games by Gerald Hechl, 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 Gerald Hechl has played.
What does Gerald Hechl play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Gerald Hechl opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Hechl answers 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gerald Hechl play as White?
As White, Gerald Hechl's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (59 games, 28.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Hechl play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Hechl most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Gerald Hechl's FIDE rating?
Gerald Hechl is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Gerald Hechl played?
Our database contains 541 games by Gerald Hechl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 177 draws, 160 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Hechl?
541 games by Gerald 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.