Prepare against Guenter Hoebarth
Austria · World #45,250 classical · FIDE ID 1610198
When preparing against Guenter Hoebarth, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Guenter Hoebarth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Hoebarth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Hoebarth 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 | 1,912 | 2,146 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,005 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,963 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 93 | 45 | 125 | 35.4% |
| As White | 134 | 54 | 21 | 59 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 129 | 39 | 24 | 66 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Hoebarth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Hoebarth's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 61.2% | 50.6% |
| d3 | 48 | 35.8% | 43.8% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d3 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hoebarth usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 46.8% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 26 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 40.0% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 37.5% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Guenter Hoebarth's chess games
All 263 games by Guenter Hoebarth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 45 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 46 | 17/5/24 | 37.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 10/6/14 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Joachim Dornauer | 2,230 | Linz Open | B20 |
| Aug 1998 | Eduard Sereinig | 2,210 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | A04 |
| Aug 1999 | Ralph Wilczek | 2,178 | 8th Feffernitz Raika Open | B00 |
| Aug 1998 | Boris Ciglic | 2,170 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | A46 |
| Aug 1998 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,150 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| Graz Open B | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,101 |
| 9th Leonding Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
Interactive opening tree from all 263 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Hoebarth's chess games?
263 games by Guenter Hoebarth, from Apr 2003 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 Guenter Hoebarth has played.
What does Guenter Hoebarth play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Guenter Hoebarth opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d3 (36% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Hoebarth answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Guenter Hoebarth play as White?
As White, Guenter Hoebarth's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Hoebarth play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Hoebarth most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Rat Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Guenter Hoebarth's FIDE rating?
Guenter Hoebarth is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guenter Hoebarth played?
Our database contains 263 games by Guenter Hoebarth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 45 draws, 125 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Hoebarth?
263 games by Guenter Hoebarth 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.