Prepare against Hans Bartels
FM · NLD · World #4,216 classical · FIDE ID 1000276
When preparing against Hans Bartels, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Hans Bartels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Bartels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Bartels 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 | 2,297 | 2,300 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 53 | 24 | 54 | 40.5% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 30 | 10 | 29 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Bartels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Bartels's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 69.4% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bartels usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Bartels usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bartels usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bartels usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bartels usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bartels usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Hans Bartels's chess games
All 131 games by Hans Bartels 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: 53 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,560 | Heraklio Open | B17 |
| Jan 1987 | Peter Lukacs | 2,500 | 9th Politiken Cup | D07 |
| Jan 1994 | Keith C Arkell | 2,470 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | D55 |
| Jan 1988 | Josip Rukavina | 2,455 | 6th Berliner Sommer | A40 |
| Jan 1987 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,445 | 9th Politiken Cup | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED | 1998 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Guernsey Open | 1990 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,513 |
| 9th Politiken Cup | 1987 | 10 | 6 | 2,497 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-NED46 sf | 1990 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| Wuerzburg Open | 1987 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,559 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-NATO | 1987 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Bartels's chess games?
131 games by Hans Bartels, 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 Hans Bartels has played.
What does Hans Bartels play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Hans Bartels opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Bartels answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Hans Bartels play as White?
As White, Hans Bartels's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Bartels play as Black?
As Black, Hans Bartels most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Hans Bartels's FIDE rating?
Hans Bartels is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Hans Bartels played?
Our database contains 131 games by Hans Bartels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Bartels?
131 games by Hans Bartels 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.