Prepare against Hans Hermesmann
FM · DEU · World #12,172 classical · FIDE ID 4601882
Our database contains 394 games by Hans Hermesmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Hermesmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Hermesmann 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 | 2,139 | 2,342 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,126 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 156 | 85 | 153 | 39.6% |
| As White | 194 | 93 | 35 | 66 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 200 | 63 | 50 | 87 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Hermesmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Hermesmann's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 95.9% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hermesmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 74.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Hans Hermesmann's chess games
All 394 games by Hans Hermesmann 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: 156 wins, 85 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 21/1/3 | 84.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Anthony Miles | 2,540 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | A56 |
| May 1994 | Karsten Volke | 2,480 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | E60 |
| Jul 1983 | Valentin Stoica | 2,445 | Bagneux Open-17 | D40 |
| Jan 1992 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,420 | Hamburg Open | A42 |
| Apr 2007 | Christoph Scheerer | 2,419 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 20 | 13 | 2,504 |
| ch-NRW | 1990 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,422 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 4 | 2,249 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2007 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,306 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,377 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Hermesmann's chess games?
394 games by Hans Hermesmann, 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 Hermesmann has played.
What does Hans Hermesmann play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Hans Hermesmann opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Hermesmann answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hans Hermesmann play as White?
As White, Hans Hermesmann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (25 games, 84.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Hermesmann play as Black?
As Black, Hans Hermesmann most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Hans Hermesmann's FIDE rating?
Hans Hermesmann is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Hans Hermesmann played?
Our database contains 394 games by Hans Hermesmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 85 draws, 153 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Hermesmann?
394 games by Hans Hermesmann 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.