Prepare against Hans Werner Ackermann
FM · DEU · World #7,834 classical · FIDE ID 4605918
Our database contains 718 games by Hans Werner Ackermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Werner Ackermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Werner Ackermann 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 | 2,208 | 2,367 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,316 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,348 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 718 | 340 | 196 | 182 | 47.4% |
| As White | 365 | 187 | 101 | 77 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 353 | 153 | 95 | 105 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Werner Ackermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Werner Ackermann's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 196 | 53.7% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 133 | 36.4% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 23 | 6.3% | 76.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues b3 (78.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues b3 (67.2% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 51.4% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 54 | 36.5% | 63.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.7% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 55.2% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 34 | 29.3% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.5% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Hans Werner Ackermann's chess games
All 718 games by Hans Werner Ackermann 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: 340 wins, 196 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 98 | 63/24/11 | 64.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 49 | 21/8/20 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 33 | 21/6/6 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,657 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B40 |
| Jan 1994 | Jan H Timman | 2,635 | Essen Handicap Simul | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | Normunds Miezis | 2,515 | 2nd Bad Zwesten Open | C01 |
| Oct 1982 | Juergen Dueball | 2,455 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | B31 |
| Feb 2007 | Christian Richter | 2,442 | BL2-West 0607 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
| 55th ch-GER (FRG-13) | 1974 | 15 | 6 | – |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 3 | – |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| Dortmunder Schachtage-04 | 1976 | 11 | 4 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Werner Ackermann's chess games?
718 games by Hans Werner Ackermann, 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 Werner Ackermann has played.
What does Hans Werner Ackermann play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Hans Werner Ackermann opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Werner Ackermann answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Hans Werner Ackermann play as White?
As White, Hans Werner Ackermann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (98 games, 64.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (31 games, 54.8% win rate); French Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Werner Ackermann play as Black?
As Black, Hans Werner Ackermann most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (33 games, 63.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 353 games.
What is Hans Werner Ackermann's FIDE rating?
Hans Werner Ackermann is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Hans Werner Ackermann played?
Our database contains 718 games by Hans Werner Ackermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 340 wins, 196 draws, 182 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Werner Ackermann?
718 games by Hans Werner Ackermann 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.