Prepare against Hans-Peter Abel
DEU · World #83,369 classical · FIDE ID 12939641
When preparing against Hans-Peter Abel, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Hans-Peter Abel, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Peter Abel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Peter Abel 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 | 1,779 | 1,979 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 28.2% |
| As White | 84 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Peter Abel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Peter Abel's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 53.6% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 38.1% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.3% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 51.6% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Abel usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Abel usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Abel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 80.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Hans-Peter Abel's chess games
All 177 games by Hans-Peter Abel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 50 wins, 60 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Arnim Bossy | 2,090 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-B 1st | A88 |
| Apr 2024 | Bernd Wagner | 1,949 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A45 |
| May 2015 | Bert Duijker | 1,881 | 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D73 |
| Jul 2014 | Wilhelm Scharhag | 1,879 | 26th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors Open | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Reinhard Klein | 1,868 | 29th Erfurt Seniors Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,934 |
| ch-Wurttemberg cand | 2000 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,704 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,688 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 25th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,720 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,673 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Peter Abel's chess games?
177 games by Hans-Peter Abel, from Nov 2011 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-Peter Abel has played.
What does Hans-Peter Abel play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Hans-Peter Abel opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Peter Abel answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Hans-Peter Abel play as White?
As White, Hans-Peter Abel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Peter Abel play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Peter Abel most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Hans-Peter Abel's FIDE rating?
Hans-Peter Abel is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Hans-Peter Abel played?
Our database contains 177 games by Hans-Peter Abel, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 60 draws, 67 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Peter Abel?
177 games by Hans-Peter Abel 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.