Prepare against Hans-Hubert Sonntag
IM · DEU · World #6,325 classical · FIDE ID 4601025
Our database contains 681 games by Hans-Hubert Sonntag, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Hubert Sonntag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Hubert Sonntag 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 | 2,239 | 2,421 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,289 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,346 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 681 | 211 | 328 | 142 | 31.0% |
| As White | 320 | 111 | 159 | 50 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 361 | 100 | 169 | 92 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Hubert Sonntag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Hubert Sonntag's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 257 | 80.6% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 50 | 15.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.2% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sonntag usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 163 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 78.2% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 21.8% | 47.9% |
Hans-Hubert Sonntag's chess games
All 681 games by Hans-Hubert Sonntag 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: 211 wins, 328 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 55 | 28/23/4 | 50.9% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 5/18/3 | 19.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 0/12/5 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 1/11/4 | 6.3% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 57 | 15/34/8 | 26.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55 | 14/23/18 | 25.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 2/9/9 | 10.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 2/10/1 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | John D M Nunn | 2,625 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | C92 |
| Jan 1991 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,550 | Cadiz Open | A21 |
| Feb 2006 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,523 | Oberliga NRW 0506 | A60 |
| Jan 1991 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,500 | Bundesliga 1991-92 | A48 |
| Jan 1990 | Leonid Bass | 2,485 | San Sebastian Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 9 | 2,430 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 15 | 6 | 2,339 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 8 | 2,368 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 14 | 7 | 2,353 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 14 | 9 | 2,434 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 13 | 7 | 2,379 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 13 | 8 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Hubert Sonntag's chess games?
681 games by Hans-Hubert Sonntag, 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-Hubert Sonntag has played.
What does Hans-Hubert Sonntag play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Hans-Hubert Sonntag opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Hubert Sonntag answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Hans-Hubert Sonntag play as White?
As White, Hans-Hubert Sonntag's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 50.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Hubert Sonntag play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Hubert Sonntag most often plays: Indian Defense (57 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (55 games, 25.5% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Hans-Hubert Sonntag's FIDE rating?
Hans-Hubert Sonntag is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Hans-Hubert Sonntag played?
Our database contains 681 games by Hans-Hubert Sonntag, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 328 draws, 142 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Hubert Sonntag?
681 games by Hans-Hubert Sonntag 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.