Prepare against Holger Hank
DEU · World #46,608 classical · FIDE ID 4648242
When preparing against Holger Hank, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 171 games by Holger Hank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Hank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Hank 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 | 1,907 | 2,052 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,936 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 32.7% |
| As White | 82 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Hank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Hank's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 28.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 23.2% | 52.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 8.5% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hank usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hank usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hank usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Hank usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hank usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hank usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 83.7% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Holger Hank's chess games
All 171 games by Holger Hank 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: 56 wins, 58 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Johannes Meijer | 2,265 | 4th Nord West Cup | A25 |
| Jul 1999 | Hermann Pusch | 2,228 | Dortmund Open A | A49 |
| Nov 2023 | Thomas Henrich | 2,132 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A25 |
| Jul 1999 | Dragos Ciornei | 2,118 | Dortmund Open A | C06 |
| Jan 1997 | Gerard Montavon | 2,090 | 04th Leipzig VfB Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,883 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,870 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-Cologne | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 1,866 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,705 |
| 8th Monarch Assurance | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Hank's chess games?
171 games by Holger Hank, 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 Holger Hank has played.
What does Holger Hank play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Holger Hank opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Hank answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Holger Hank play as White?
As White, Holger Hank's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Hank play as Black?
As Black, Holger Hank most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Holger Hank's FIDE rating?
Holger Hank is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Holger Hank played?
Our database contains 171 games by Holger Hank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 58 draws, 57 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Hank?
171 games by Holger Hank 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.