Prepare against Hartmut Porth
DEU · World #30,104 classical · FIDE ID 4614402
Our database contains 513 games by Hartmut Porth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Porth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Porth 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 | 1,985 | 2,237 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 513 | 184 | 158 | 171 | 35.9% |
| As White | 255 | 109 | 75 | 71 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 258 | 75 | 83 | 100 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Porth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Porth's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 72.5% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 48 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 5.1% | 76.9% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Porth usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Porth usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Porth usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Porth usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Porth usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Porth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 80 | 67.2% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 19.3% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 56 | 71.8% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 19.2% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Hartmut Porth's chess games
All 513 games by Hartmut Porth 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: 184 wins, 158 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 57 | 23/18/16 | 40.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 28 | 18/5/5 | 64.3% |
| D00 | London System | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 61 | 17/21/23 | 27.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 13/20/8 | 31.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1992 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,535 | 8th Bad Woerishofen Open | D07 |
| Oct 2018 | Can Ertan | 2,434 | 2nd Blankenese Open | C80 |
| Mar 2010 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,350 | 16th Werther Schloss Open A | A01 |
| Jul 2008 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,335 | chA-Harburg 6th | B23 |
| Jan 1988 | Rolf Roth | 2,305 | Bargteheide Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,089 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1989 | 13 | 9 | 2,446 |
| Hamburger SK 150th Anniversary | 1980 | 10 | 1 | 2,089 |
| 3rd Postbauer Open U18 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Hamburg Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Porth's chess games?
513 games by Hartmut Porth, 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 Hartmut Porth has played.
What does Hartmut Porth play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Hartmut Porth opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Porth answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Porth play as White?
As White, Hartmut Porth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 40.4% win rate); French Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate); London System (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Porth play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Porth most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (61 games, 27.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Mikenas Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Hartmut Porth's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Porth is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Hartmut Porth played?
Our database contains 513 games by Hartmut Porth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 158 draws, 171 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Porth?
513 games by Hartmut Porth 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.