Prepare against Hans Greul
DEU · World #25,337 classical · FIDE ID 12985988
Our database contains 213 games by Hans Greul, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Greul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Greul 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 | 2,016 | 2,066 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 99 | 55 | 59 | 46.5% |
| As White | 110 | 59 | 31 | 20 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 40 | 24 | 39 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Greul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Greul's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 86.4% | 66.3% |
| a3 | 14 | 12.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Greul usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Greul usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Greul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Greul usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Greul usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Greul usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 51.4% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 48.6% | 41.7% |
Hans Greul's chess games
All 213 games by Hans Greul in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 99 wins, 55 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Heinz Liebert | 2,175 | chT-GER Laender Seniors 65+ | A80 |
| Jan 1996 | Klaus Herzog | 2,105 | Regionalliga NO 9596 | A00 |
| Feb 2007 | Christian Kroneder | 2,019 | Mittelfrankenliga-B1 0607 | D52 |
| Feb 2010 | Paul Wittmann | 2,017 | Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | D12 |
| Jan 1996 | Rainer Stockmann | 2,010 | Landesliga Nord 9697 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,036 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,085 |
| Regionalliga NO 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 6 | 2,183 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Greul's chess games?
213 games by Hans Greul, from May 2014 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 Hans Greul has played.
What does Hans Greul play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Hans Greul opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.a3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Greul answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games).
What openings does Hans Greul play as White?
As White, Hans Greul's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (24 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Anderssen's opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Greul play as Black?
As Black, Hans Greul most often plays: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Hans Greul's FIDE rating?
Hans Greul is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Hans Greul played?
Our database contains 213 games by Hans Greul, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 55 draws, 59 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Greul?
213 games by Hans Greul 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.