Prepare against Hans Hornung
DEU · World #41,325 classical · FIDE ID 4615140
Our database contains 444 games by Hans Hornung, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Hornung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Hornung 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 | 1,929 | 2,211 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,073 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,047 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 151 | 85 | 208 | 34.0% |
| As White | 218 | 81 | 47 | 90 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 226 | 70 | 38 | 118 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Hornung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Hornung's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 111 | 50.9% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 42 | 19.3% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 34 | 15.6% | 66.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 7.8% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 12 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Hornung usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hornung usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hornung usually continues c4 (15.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hornung usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Hornung usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hornung usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 38.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 19 | 16.5% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 17 | 14.8% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 14.8% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.7% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 53.5% | 30.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.5% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.9% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.0% | 20.0% |
Hans Hornung's chess games
All 444 games by Hans Hornung in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 151 wins, 85 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Lev Gutman | 2,465 | 22nd Bad Woerishofen Open | A08 |
| Jan 2001 | Mikhail Umansky | 2,421 | Augsburg Afro Open | E91 |
| Jan 2002 | Klaus Gawehns | 2,385 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | A10 |
| Jan 1994 | Frank Holzke | 2,385 | 10th Bad Woerishofen Open | A35 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Pauli | 2,355 | Bad Woerishofen Open 09th | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,234 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,026 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Regionalliga SW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,012 |
| Regionalliga SW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Hornung's chess games?
444 games by Hans Hornung, from Apr 2003 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 Hornung has played.
What does Hans Hornung play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Hans Hornung opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Hornung answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Hans Hornung play as White?
As White, Hans Hornung's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Hornung play as Black?
As Black, Hans Hornung most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Hans Hornung's FIDE rating?
Hans Hornung is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Hans Hornung played?
Our database contains 444 games by Hans Hornung, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 85 draws, 208 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Hornung?
444 games by Hans Hornung 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.