Prepare against Hansjoerg Himmel
FM · DEU · World #8,952 classical · FIDE ID 4617622
Our database contains 246 games by Hansjoerg Himmel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hansjoerg Himmel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hansjoerg Himmel 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 | 2,187 | 2,311 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 92 | 83 | 70 | 37.4% |
| As White | 118 | 55 | 38 | 25 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hansjoerg Himmel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hansjoerg Himmel's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 94.9% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Himmel usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Himmel usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Himmel usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Himmel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Himmel usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Himmel usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 39.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
Hansjoerg Himmel's chess games
All 246 games by Hansjoerg Himmel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 83 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/10/14 | 31.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Alfred Kertesz | 2,375 | BL2-West 9394 | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Panagiotis Cladouras | 2,365 | Dortmund Open A | C68 |
| Jan 1994 | Stephan Buchal | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1994-95 | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,345 | Bundesliga 1994-95 | A15 |
| Oct 2016 | Frank Erwich | 2,339 | NRW Class2 1617 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 11 | 2,354 |
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 12 | 3 | 2,176 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 2,076 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hansjoerg Himmel's chess games?
246 games by Hansjoerg Himmel, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hansjoerg Himmel has played.
What does Hansjoerg Himmel play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Hansjoerg Himmel opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hansjoerg Himmel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Hansjoerg Himmel play as White?
As White, Hansjoerg Himmel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hansjoerg Himmel play as Black?
As Black, Hansjoerg Himmel most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Hansjoerg Himmel's FIDE rating?
Hansjoerg Himmel is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Hansjoerg Himmel played?
Our database contains 246 games by Hansjoerg Himmel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 83 draws, 70 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hansjoerg Himmel?
246 games by Hansjoerg Himmel 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.