Prepare against Guenter Hanft
DEU · World #111,541 classical · FIDE ID 12945498
When preparing against Guenter Hanft, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 59 games by Guenter Hanft, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Hanft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Hanft 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 | 1,697 | 1,891 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 10 | 16 | 33 | 16.9% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Hanft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Hanft's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 83.3% | 32.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 32.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hanft usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hanft usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hanft usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hanft usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Hanft usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Guenter Hanft's chess games
All 59 games by Guenter Hanft in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Richard Gajewski | 1,707 | Zirndorf Cup | C40 |
| Sep 2014 | Sebastian Hoffmann | 1,681 | 16th Nuremberg Zabo Open | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Waldemar Grasmik | 1,639 | 12th Forchheim Open B | D00 |
| Jan 2012 | Joerg Wichmann | 1,477 | ch-Oberfranken | C00 |
| Sep 2018 | Benedikt Raukamp | 1,203 | 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2015 | 16 | 5 | 1,681 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 1 | 1,639 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| Zirndorf Cup | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| 16th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,574 |
| 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,426 |
| Erlangen Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Hanft's chess games?
59 games by Guenter Hanft, from Jul 2013 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 Guenter Hanft has played.
What does Guenter Hanft play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Guenter Hanft opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Hanft answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Guenter Hanft play as White?
As White, Guenter Hanft's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Hanft play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Hanft most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Guenter Hanft's FIDE rating?
Guenter Hanft is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Guenter Hanft played?
Our database contains 59 games by Guenter Hanft, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Hanft?
59 games by Guenter Hanft 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.