Prepare against Hans Mahrla
DEU · World #139,008 classical · FIDE ID 24602850
When preparing against Hans Mahrla, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (46%).
Our database contains 52 games by Hans Mahrla, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Mahrla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Mahrla 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 | 1,623 | 1,891 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 30.8% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Mahrla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Mahrla's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Mahrla usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mahrla usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Mahrla usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mahrla usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mahrla usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Hans Mahrla's chess games
All 52 games by Hans Mahrla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Wolfgang Thieme | 1,963 | 27th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B21 |
| Mar 2007 | Gerhard Weber | 1,952 | 23rd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open A | C45 |
| Mar 2014 | Kurt Krotofil | 1,914 | 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A45 |
| Apr 2012 | Hartmut Kumeth | 1,815 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | D45 |
| Apr 2012 | Franz-Josef Schleime | 1,777 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,683 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,724 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,723 |
| 42nd Merano Gold Cup | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
| 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| 40th Merano Gold Cup | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,049 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Mahrla's chess games?
52 games by Hans Mahrla, from Jul 2004 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 Mahrla has played.
What does Hans Mahrla play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Hans Mahrla opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Mahrla answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Hans Mahrla play as White?
As White, Hans Mahrla's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Mahrla play as Black?
As Black, Hans Mahrla most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Hans Mahrla's FIDE rating?
Hans Mahrla is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hans Mahrla played?
Our database contains 52 games by Hans Mahrla, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Mahrla?
52 games by Hans Mahrla 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.