Prepare against Hans-Gerd Spelleken
DEU · World #98,222 classical · FIDE ID 12901580
When preparing against Hans-Gerd Spelleken, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Hans-Gerd Spelleken, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Gerd Spelleken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Gerd Spelleken 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 | 1,735 | 1,806 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 51 | 17 | 66 | 38.1% |
| As White | 70 | 35 | 8 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 16 | 9 | 39 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Gerd Spelleken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Gerd Spelleken's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 45 | 64.3% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 25.7% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Spelleken usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Hans-Gerd Spelleken's chess games
All 134 games by Hans-Gerd Spelleken in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 51 wins, 17 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Dirk Weber | 2,252 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A01 |
| Sep 2014 | Peter Rudolph | 2,006 | 11th Eschborn Open | D58 |
| Apr 2018 | Claus Meilinger | 1,997 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | B08 |
| Jun 2011 | Jean-Claude Gilles | 1,975 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | A82 |
| Jun 2011 | Michael Schimmer | 1,923 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,609 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,592 |
| Pardubice KV Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,862 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Gerd Spelleken's chess games?
134 games by Hans-Gerd Spelleken, from Mar 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-Gerd Spelleken has played.
What does Hans-Gerd Spelleken play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Hans-Gerd Spelleken opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Gerd Spelleken answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hans-Gerd Spelleken play as White?
As White, Hans-Gerd Spelleken's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Gerd Spelleken play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Gerd Spelleken most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Hans-Gerd Spelleken's FIDE rating?
Hans-Gerd Spelleken is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Hans-Gerd Spelleken played?
Our database contains 134 games by Hans-Gerd Spelleken, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 17 draws, 66 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Gerd Spelleken?
134 games by Hans-Gerd Spelleken 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.