Prepare against Hans Held
CHE · World #77,282 classical · FIDE ID 1306910
When preparing against Hans Held, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Hans Held, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Held's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Held 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 | 1,798 | 1,814 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 25.5% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Held's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Held's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Held usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Held usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Held usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Held usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Held usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Held usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hans Held's chess games
All 51 games by Hans Held in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Werner Koch | 1,856 | ch-SUI HT2 | E94 |
| Oct 2017 | Fritz Klingler | 1,790 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | B46 |
| Jan 2008 | Anton Ludwig | 1,677 | 7th Ascona Seniors Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| 6th Ascona Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 7th Ascona Seniors Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| Pontresina Seniors | 2000 | 4 | 0 | 1,726 |
| SUI-ch Seniors Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | – |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2009 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Held's chess games?
51 games by Hans Held, from Aug 2013 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 Held has played.
What does Hans Held play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Hans Held opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Held answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Held play as White?
As White, Hans Held's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Held play as Black?
As Black, Hans Held most often plays: Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hans Held's FIDE rating?
Hans Held is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Hans Held played?
Our database contains 51 games by Hans Held, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Held?
51 games by Hans Held 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.