Prepare against Hannes Hetzner
DEU · World #30,022 classical · FIDE ID 16211936
When preparing against Hannes Hetzner, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Hannes Hetzner, covering Sep 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Hetzner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Hetzner 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 | 1,987 | 2,014 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,983 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,991 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 87 | 37 | 81 | 42.4% |
| As White | 112 | 55 | 24 | 33 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 32 | 13 | 48 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Hetzner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Hetzner's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 83.0% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 16.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hetzner usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hetzner usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hetzner usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hetzner usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hetzner usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 98.3% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Hannes Hetzner's chess games
All 205 games by Hannes Hetzner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Nov 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: 87 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Moritz Koch | 2,206 | Landesliga Nord 1920 | B33 |
| Dec 2020 | Jakob Weihrauch | 2,146 | chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | B81 |
| Mar 2022 | Michael Diekers | 2,101 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | B48 |
| Apr 2019 | Erwin Hirn | 2,084 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | C10 |
| Apr 2022 | Jonas Engesser | 2,065 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,948 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 1,334 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,574 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,375 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 67th | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Hetzner's chess games?
205 games by Hannes Hetzner, from Sep 2015 to Nov 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 Hetzner has played.
What does Hannes Hetzner play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Hannes Hetzner opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Hetzner answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Hannes Hetzner play as White?
As White, Hannes Hetzner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Hetzner play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Hetzner most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Hannes Hetzner's FIDE rating?
Hannes Hetzner is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Hannes Hetzner played?
Our database contains 205 games by Hannes Hetzner, covering Sep 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Hetzner?
205 games by Hannes Hetzner 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.