Prepare against Hans-Juergen Dorn
DEU · World #67,303 classical · FIDE ID 12990949
When preparing against Hans-Juergen Dorn, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%).
Our database contains 42 games by Hans-Juergen Dorn, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Juergen Dorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Juergen Dorn 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 | 1,830 | 1,869 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23.8% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Juergen Dorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Juergen Dorn's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 38.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dorn usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dorn usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dorn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Dorn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Hans-Juergen Dorn's chess games
All 42 games by Hans-Juergen Dorn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | August Hohn | 1,811 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Herbert Hotz | 1,757 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A35 |
| Sep 2024 | Stefan Linz | 1,741 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A46 |
| Sep 2024 | Hein-Peter Hehemann | 1,663 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B14 |
| Sep 2024 | Joanne Beitz | 1,532 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,772 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,665 |
| Baden Kongress Hauptturnier | 1977 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Juergen Dorn's chess games?
42 games by Hans-Juergen Dorn, from Jul 2017 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-Juergen Dorn has played.
What does Hans-Juergen Dorn play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hans-Juergen Dorn opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Juergen Dorn answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hans-Juergen Dorn play as White?
As White, Hans-Juergen Dorn's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Juergen Dorn play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Juergen Dorn most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hans-Juergen Dorn's FIDE rating?
Hans-Juergen Dorn is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Hans-Juergen Dorn played?
Our database contains 42 games by Hans-Juergen Dorn, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Juergen Dorn?
42 games by Hans-Juergen Dorn 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.