Prepare against Gerrit Hourigan
FM · DEU · World #3,570 classical · FIDE ID 16204174
Our database contains 139 games by Gerrit Hourigan, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerrit Hourigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerrit Hourigan 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 | 2,317 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,272 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,305 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 64 | 39 | 36 | 46.0% |
| As White | 66 | 34 | 22 | 10 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 17 | 26 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerrit Hourigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerrit Hourigan's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.2% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.6% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hourigan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Gerrit Hourigan's chess games
All 139 games by Gerrit Hourigan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 64 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,412 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | E60 |
| Oct 2023 | Magnus Arndt | 2,401 | Berlin Radtke Memorial Open | D37 |
| Jul 2019 | Dirk Schuh | 2,372 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Skytte,R | 2,350 | 3rd Lehrter Comitec IM | B31 |
| Sep 2019 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,330 | Oberliga Nord N 1920 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,931 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| 93rd ch-GER | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| 3rd Lehrter Comitec IM | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 11th Vellmar Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerrit Hourigan's chess games?
139 games by Gerrit Hourigan, from May 2015 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 Gerrit Hourigan has played.
What does Gerrit Hourigan play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Gerrit Hourigan opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerrit Hourigan answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gerrit Hourigan play as White?
As White, Gerrit Hourigan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerrit Hourigan play as Black?
As Black, Gerrit Hourigan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Gerrit Hourigan's FIDE rating?
Gerrit Hourigan is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gerrit Hourigan played?
Our database contains 139 games by Gerrit Hourigan, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerrit Hourigan?
139 games by Gerrit Hourigan 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.