Prepare against Harald Moews
DEU · World #92,952 classical · FIDE ID 4636465
When preparing against Harald Moews, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Harald Moews, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Moews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Moews 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 | 1,750 | 2,024 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,800 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,848 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 86 | 49 | 112 | 34.8% |
| As White | 118 | 46 | 21 | 51 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 40 | 28 | 61 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Moews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Moews's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Moews usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Moews usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Moews usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 98.3% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 62.0% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 34.0% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Harald Moews's chess games
All 247 games by Harald Moews in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 86 wins, 49 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/2/14 | 46.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 47 | 16/10/21 | 34.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Kurt Fassmann | 1,986 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | B20 |
| Aug 2012 | Mollah Hanif | 1,953 | ch-GER Seniors | B01 |
| May 2019 | Horst Strehlow | 1,946 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | C02 |
| Jan 2016 | Andreas Hilpert | 1,940 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | C00 |
| May 2019 | Peter Hoehne | 1,925 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,698 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,445 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,782 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,535 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,618 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Moews's chess games?
247 games by Harald Moews, from Jan 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 Harald Moews has played.
What does Harald Moews play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Harald Moews opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Moews answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Harald Moews play as White?
As White, Harald Moews's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Moews play as Black?
As Black, Harald Moews most often plays: French Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Harald Moews's FIDE rating?
Harald Moews is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Harald Moews played?
Our database contains 247 games by Harald Moews, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 49 draws, 112 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Moews?
247 games by Harald Moews 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.