Prepare against Hannes Ewert
FM · DEU · World #5,292 classical · FIDE ID 12961574
Our database contains 298 games by Hannes Ewert, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Ewert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Ewert 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 | 2,266 | 2,343 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,192 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,373 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 119 | 93 | 86 | 39.9% |
| As White | 151 | 69 | 44 | 38 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 147 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Ewert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Ewert's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 48.3% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 46 | 30.5% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 20.5% | 51.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ewert usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ewert usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ewert usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ewert usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ewert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ewert usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 46.2% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 15 | 19.2% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 17.9% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 89.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Hannes Ewert's chess games
All 298 games by Hannes Ewert in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 119 wins, 93 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,456 | Hamburg NSJ DLM-Triumph | E60 |
| Jan 2019 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,416 | Hamburg NSJ DLM-Triumph | A49 |
| Apr 2022 | Sinisa Saric | 2,414 | BL2-Nord 2122 | A50 |
| May 2021 | Alexander Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Arena May 8th | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Frank Zeller | 2,389 | 29th Staufer Open | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2013 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,626 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,973 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,168 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 16 | 6 | 2,157 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 2,242 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Ewert's chess games?
298 games by Hannes Ewert, from Feb 2014 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 Hannes Ewert has played.
What does Hannes Ewert play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Hannes Ewert opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Ewert answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hannes Ewert play as White?
As White, Hannes Ewert's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Ewert play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Ewert most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Hannes Ewert's FIDE rating?
Hannes Ewert is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Hannes Ewert played?
Our database contains 298 games by Hannes Ewert, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 93 draws, 86 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Ewert?
298 games by Hannes Ewert 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.