Prepare against Hagen Poetsch
GM · DEU · World #1,164 classical · FIDE ID 24615137
When preparing against Hagen Poetsch, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,575 games by Hagen Poetsch, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hagen Poetsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hagen Poetsch 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 | 2,438 | 2,531 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,523 | 2,541 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,520 | 2,520 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,575 | 780 | 516 | 279 | 49.5% |
| As White | 790 | 436 | 244 | 110 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 785 | 344 | 272 | 169 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hagen Poetsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hagen Poetsch's side.
First moves as White (790 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 731 | 92.5% | 69.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 2.9% | 82.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 69.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 207 | 56.7% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 100 | 27.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 6.6% | 70.8% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 5.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 65.5% | 65.1% |
| d5 | 58 | 22.5% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 24 | 9.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Hagen Poetsch's chess games
All 1,575 games by Hagen Poetsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 780 wins, 516 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 120 | 66/33/21 | 55.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 39/20/10 | 56.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 22/12/8 | 52.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 42 | 32/6/4 | 76.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 33 | 21/8/4 | 63.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 89 | 28/30/31 | 31.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 65 | 31/25/9 | 47.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 17/24/13 | 31.5% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 41 | 24/12/5 | 58.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 13/15/4 | 40.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 13/14/4 | 41.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,627 | 48th Groningen Open A | C69 |
| Apr 2018 | Tamas Banusz | 2,618 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C48 |
| Dec 2019 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,611 | 57th Groningen Open | D12 |
| Jun 2006 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,602 | 150th Champions Challenge | B48 |
| Nov 2014 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,601 | 85th ch-GER | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 41 | 36 | 2,404 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2009 | 27 | 17 | 2,315 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2003 | 22 | 13 | 1,532 |
| ch-Hessen | 2021 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,493 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2011 | 19 | 10 | 2,444 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,349 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,510 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hagen Poetsch's chess games?
1,575 games by Hagen Poetsch, from Apr 2004 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 Hagen Poetsch has played.
What does Hagen Poetsch play on the first move as White?
Across 790 games with White in our database, Hagen Poetsch opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hagen Poetsch answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hagen Poetsch play as White?
As White, Hagen Poetsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (120 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 56.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (42 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 790 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hagen Poetsch play as Black?
As Black, Hagen Poetsch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (89 games, 31.5% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 47.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (54 games, 31.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 785 games.
What is Hagen Poetsch's FIDE rating?
Hagen Poetsch is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,523 in rapid and 2,520 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Hagen Poetsch played?
Our database contains 1,575 games by Hagen Poetsch, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 780 wins, 516 draws, 279 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hagen Poetsch?
1,575 games by Hagen Poetsch 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.