Prepare against Gunter Huelle
DEU · World #110,488 classical · FIDE ID 24633186
When preparing against Gunter Huelle, expect 1.b4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Gunter Huelle, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunter Huelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunter Huelle 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 | 1,700 | 1,852 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 79 | 101 | 156 | 23.5% |
| As White | 168 | 44 | 52 | 72 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 168 | 35 | 49 | 84 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunter Huelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunter Huelle's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 168 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Huelle usually continues Bb2 (41.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Huelle usually continues Bb2 (53.7% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Huelle usually continues Bb2 (47.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 100.0% | 36.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
Gunter Huelle's chess games
All 336 games by Gunter Huelle in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 79 wins, 101 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 168 | 44/52/72 | 26.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Gerhard Nierlich | 2,063 | 12th Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
| Dec 2016 | Ulrich Wuensch | 2,045 | 26th Erfurt ST Open | A00 |
| Mar 2003 | Stefan Kautz | 2,023 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
| Aug 2012 | Herbert Schnaitmann | 2,022 | ch-GER Seniors | C42 |
| Mar 2006 | Hans Kielstein | 1,963 | 13th Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,379 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,532 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,616 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunter Huelle's chess games?
336 games by Gunter Huelle, from Jul 2006 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 Gunter Huelle has played.
What does Gunter Huelle play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Gunter Huelle opens with 1.b4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunter Huelle answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gunter Huelle play as White?
As White, Gunter Huelle's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (168 games, 26.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunter Huelle play as Black?
As Black, Gunter Huelle most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 10.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Gunter Huelle's FIDE rating?
Gunter Huelle is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gunter Huelle played?
Our database contains 336 games by Gunter Huelle, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 101 draws, 156 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunter Huelle?
336 games by Gunter Huelle 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.