Prepare against Harald Hiby
DEU · World #64,876 classical · FIDE ID 12931535
When preparing against Harald Hiby, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (92%).
Our database contains 54 games by Harald Hiby, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Hiby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Hiby 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 | 1,839 | 1,891 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Hiby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Hiby's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hiby usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hiby usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hiby usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Harald Hiby's chess games
All 54 games by Harald Hiby in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Hartmut Schmid | 2,123 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B54 |
| Aug 2014 | Klaus Klein | 1,991 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | C14 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Schaefer | 1,938 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A87 |
| Dec 2019 | Manfred Pape | 1,922 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E61 |
| Aug 2014 | Michael Zimmermann | 1,825 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,549 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Hiby's chess games?
54 games by Harald Hiby, from Jul 2012 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 Harald Hiby has played.
What does Harald Hiby play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Harald Hiby opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Hiby answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Harald Hiby play as White?
As White, Harald Hiby's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Hiby play as Black?
As Black, Harald Hiby most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Harald Hiby's FIDE rating?
Harald Hiby is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Harald Hiby played?
Our database contains 54 games by Harald Hiby, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Hiby?
54 games by Harald Hiby 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.