Prepare against Hannelore Gheng
DEU · World #72,559 classical · FIDE ID 4637887
When preparing against Hannelore Gheng, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Hannelore Gheng, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannelore Gheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannelore Gheng 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 | 1,813 | 1,854 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,789 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 84 | 31 | 116 | 36.4% |
| As White | 119 | 47 | 14 | 58 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 37 | 17 | 58 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannelore Gheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannelore Gheng's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 95.0% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (17.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gheng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gheng usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 92.5% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Hannelore Gheng's chess games
All 231 games by Hannelore Gheng in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 84 wins, 31 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 10/2/17 | 34.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Alisa Frey | 2,099 | ch-GER rapid w | C56 |
| Sep 2015 | Simona Gheng | 2,057 | ch-GER rapid w | B70 |
| Jun 2008 | Syang Zhou | 1,981 | ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | B78 |
| Jun 2009 | Sonja Willrodt | 1,902 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A30 |
| Nov 2009 | Ulrike Storkebaum | 1,898 | BL2 Sued 0910 w | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 59 | 27 | 1,588 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2007 | 25 | 10 | 976 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2016 | 15 | 6 | 1,624 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U10 | 2002 | 14 | 6 | 1,264 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,326 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,064 |
| ch-GER U08 Girls | 2001 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannelore Gheng's chess games?
231 games by Hannelore Gheng, from Oct 2008 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 Hannelore Gheng has played.
What does Hannelore Gheng play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Hannelore Gheng opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannelore Gheng answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Hannelore Gheng play as White?
As White, Hannelore Gheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannelore Gheng play as Black?
As Black, Hannelore Gheng most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Hannelore Gheng's FIDE rating?
Hannelore Gheng is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Hannelore Gheng played?
Our database contains 231 games by Hannelore Gheng, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 31 draws, 116 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannelore Gheng?
231 games by Hannelore Gheng 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.