Prepare against Hans-Ludwig Hestermann
DEU · World #86,579 classical · FIDE ID 4625544
When preparing against Hans-Ludwig Hestermann, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Hans-Ludwig Hestermann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Ludwig Hestermann 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 | 1,769 | 1,909 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,850 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 38 | 32 | 68 | 27.5% |
| As White | 71 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 20 | 12 | 35 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 98.6% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hestermann usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hestermann usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hestermann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Hestermann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 89.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's chess games
All 138 games by Hans-Ludwig Hestermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 38 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Martin Walter | 2,140 | chB-Mittelfranken | D20 |
| Jan 1998 | Frank Seyl | 2,030 | 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | C15 |
| Mar 2017 | Hermann Krauss | 1,941 | chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | A56 |
| Sep 2006 | Johannes Handl | 1,914 | 3rd Nuremberg LGA Cup | D14 |
| Jan 1997 | Werner Schindler | 1,865 | 13th Bad Woerishofen Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Mittelfranken | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 1,770 |
| 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| 13th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| 4th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 1,533 |
| chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's chess games?
138 games by Hans-Ludwig Hestermann, from Jan 2008 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-Ludwig Hestermann has played.
What does Hans-Ludwig Hestermann play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Hans-Ludwig Hestermann opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Ludwig Hestermann answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Ludwig Hestermann play as White?
As White, Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Ludwig Hestermann play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Ludwig Hestermann most often plays: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Hans-Ludwig Hestermann's FIDE rating?
Hans-Ludwig Hestermann is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Hans-Ludwig Hestermann played?
Our database contains 138 games by Hans-Ludwig Hestermann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Ludwig Hestermann?
138 games by Hans-Ludwig Hestermann 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.