Prepare against Hannes Metzinger
DEU · World #14,990 classical · FIDE ID 16239350
When preparing against Hannes Metzinger, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 52 games by Hannes Metzinger, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Metzinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Metzinger 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 | 2,106 | 2,119 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 44.2% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Metzinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Metzinger's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Metzinger usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Metzinger usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Metzinger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Metzinger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Hannes Metzinger's chess games
All 52 games by Hannes Metzinger in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Dustin Moeller | 2,178 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B10 |
| Nov 2023 | Mark Piekors | 2,131 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | E66 |
| Jan 2020 | Alexander Doll | 2,127 | ch-Baden U20 | C54 |
| Aug 2019 | Joachim Kornrumpf | 2,099 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A06 |
| Apr 2024 | Stefan Inhoven | 2,087 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,060 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| 6th Maurice David | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,090 |
| ch-Baden U20 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2,120 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,103 |
| 13th Deizisau Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Metzinger's chess games?
52 games by Hannes Metzinger, from May 2017 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 Hannes Metzinger has played.
What does Hannes Metzinger play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Hannes Metzinger opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Metzinger answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Hannes Metzinger play as White?
As White, Hannes Metzinger's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Metzinger play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Metzinger most often plays: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Hannes Metzinger's FIDE rating?
Hannes Metzinger is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Hannes Metzinger played?
Our database contains 52 games by Hannes Metzinger, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Metzinger?
52 games by Hannes Metzinger 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.