Prepare against Guntram Hilbenz
DEU · World #59,431 classical · FIDE ID 4686586
When preparing against Guntram Hilbenz, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Guntram Hilbenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guntram Hilbenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guntram Hilbenz 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 | 1,858 | 2,131 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,891 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 79 | 107 | 99 | 27.7% |
| As White | 142 | 41 | 60 | 41 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 143 | 38 | 47 | 58 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guntram Hilbenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guntram Hilbenz's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 71.1% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 25.4% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 49.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues g3 (51.9% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hilbenz usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 50.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 25.4% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
Guntram Hilbenz's chess games
All 285 games by Guntram Hilbenz 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: 79 wins, 107 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 44 | 11/18/15 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 31 | 9/6/16 | 29.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/12/6 | 14.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Matthias Kierzek | 2,256 | 42nd Arco Open | D94 |
| Oct 2011 | Hans Karl | 2,201 | 33rd Arco Open | C41 |
| Oct 2013 | Claudio Popa | 2,136 | 35th Arco Open | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Mariano Cardilli | 2,127 | 35th Arco Open | A13 |
| Jun 2011 | Dirk Bender | 2,123 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,885 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guntram Hilbenz's chess games?
285 games by Guntram Hilbenz, 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 Guntram Hilbenz has played.
What does Guntram Hilbenz play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Guntram Hilbenz opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guntram Hilbenz answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Guntram Hilbenz play as White?
As White, Guntram Hilbenz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guntram Hilbenz play as Black?
As Black, Guntram Hilbenz most often plays: Philidor (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Guntram Hilbenz's FIDE rating?
Guntram Hilbenz is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Guntram Hilbenz played?
Our database contains 285 games by Guntram Hilbenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 107 draws, 99 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guntram Hilbenz?
285 games by Guntram Hilbenz 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.