Prepare against Hannelore Kube
DEU · World #47,819 classical · FIDE ID 4612760
When preparing against Hannelore Kube, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 465 games by Hannelore Kube, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannelore Kube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannelore Kube 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 | 1,902 | 2,025 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,925 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 465 | 116 | 197 | 152 | 24.9% |
| As White | 233 | 63 | 106 | 64 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 232 | 53 | 91 | 88 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannelore Kube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannelore Kube's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 188 | 80.7% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 9.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.6% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Kube usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kube usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kube usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kube usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kube usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kube usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 126 | 96.9% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 45.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 32.8% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 13.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Hannelore Kube's chess games
All 465 games by Hannelore Kube 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: 116 wins, 197 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 61 | 20/23/18 | 32.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 47 | 7/28/12 | 14.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Mario Taggatz | 2,235 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A27 |
| Jan 1996 | Isolde Hille | 2,205 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | D35 |
| Feb 1995 | Anetta Guenther | 2,160 | BL 9495 w | C61 |
| Mar 1995 | Birke Bielicki | 2,125 | BL 9495 w | E68 |
| Aug 2006 | Stefanie Schulz | 2,125 | Bad Koenigshofen Open w | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2018 | 41 | 22.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-DDR w | 1987 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-DDR Women 20 | 1971 | 13 | 5 | – |
| ch-DDR w 31 | 1982 | 13 | 5 | 2,016 |
| ch-DDR w 24 | 1975 | 13 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-DDR w 28 | 1979 | 13 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-DDR w 22 | 1973 | 13 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-DDR w 19 | 1970 | 13 | 6 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Annett Wagner-Michel (11 games) · Brigitte Burchardt (11 games) · Eveline Nuenchert (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannelore Kube's chess games?
465 games by Hannelore Kube, 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 Hannelore Kube has played.
What does Hannelore Kube play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Hannelore Kube opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannelore Kube answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hannelore Kube play as White?
As White, Hannelore Kube's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (61 games, 32.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (47 games, 14.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannelore Kube play as Black?
As Black, Hannelore Kube most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Hannelore Kube's FIDE rating?
Hannelore Kube is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Hannelore Kube played?
Our database contains 465 games by Hannelore Kube, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 197 draws, 152 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannelore Kube?
465 games by Hannelore Kube 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.