Prepare against Hans Speck
CHE · World #43,627 classical · FIDE ID 1300849
Our database contains 165 games by Hans Speck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Speck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Speck 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 | 1,919 | 2,160 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,035 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 44 | 37 | 84 | 26.7% |
| As White | 83 | 17 | 20 | 46 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 27 | 17 | 38 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Speck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Speck's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 84.3% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 14.5% | 8.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nf3 (29.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Speck usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Speck usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Speck usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Speck usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 57.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
Hans Speck's chess games
All 165 games by Hans Speck 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: 44 wins, 37 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 8/10/18 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Miron Naumovich Sher | 2,505 | SUI-chI Open | A84 |
| Jan 1997 | Kamil Miton | 2,350 | Biel MTO Open | A84 |
| Jan 1988 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,340 | Mendrisio Open | B04 |
| Jan 1993 | Didier Leuba | 2,290 | chT-SUI | A85 |
| Jul 2004 | Jose Perez | 2,279 | Biel MTO Open | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2004 | 16 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 12 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Winterthur Open | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 13th Basel Hilton Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,954 |
| 12th Basel Hilton Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,963 |
| Winterthur Open 2 | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| 3rd Basel Hilton Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Speck's chess games?
165 games by Hans Speck, 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 Speck has played.
What does Hans Speck play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Hans Speck opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Speck answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Hans Speck play as White?
As White, Hans Speck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Speck play as Black?
As Black, Hans Speck most often plays: Alekhine Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Hans Speck's FIDE rating?
Hans Speck is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Hans Speck played?
Our database contains 165 games by Hans Speck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 37 draws, 84 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Speck?
165 games by Hans Speck 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.