Prepare against Hans-Christian Ackermann
DEU · World #104,425 classical · FIDE ID 24680834
When preparing against Hans-Christian Ackermann, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 54 games by Hans-Christian Ackermann, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Christian Ackermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Christian Ackermann 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 | 1,717 | 1,863 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,689 | 1,689 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 12 | 26 | 29.6% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Christian Ackermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Christian Ackermann's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues f4 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Hans-Christian Ackermann's chess games
All 54 games by Hans-Christian Ackermann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | David B Graham | 2,149 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | C30 |
| Mar 2010 | Dorit Gehrmann | 1,991 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors | B21 |
| Aug 2011 | Heidrun Bade | 1,888 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | C31 |
| Mar 2010 | Eckhard Schierling | 1,770 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors | A40 |
| Mar 2010 | Armin Hermann | 1,749 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,610 |
| 63rd ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,707 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Veterans 60th | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,570 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Christian Ackermann's chess games?
54 games by Hans-Christian Ackermann, from May 2010 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-Christian Ackermann has played.
What does Hans-Christian Ackermann play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Hans-Christian Ackermann opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Christian Ackermann answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Hans-Christian Ackermann play as White?
As White, Hans-Christian Ackermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Christian Ackermann play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Christian Ackermann most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Hans-Christian Ackermann's FIDE rating?
Hans-Christian Ackermann is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,689 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Hans-Christian Ackermann played?
Our database contains 54 games by Hans-Christian Ackermann, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Christian Ackermann?
54 games by Hans-Christian Ackermann 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.