Prepare against Harald Szobries
DEU · World #49,352 classical · FIDE ID 24627755
When preparing against Harald Szobries, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (70%).
Our database contains 82 games by Harald Szobries, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Szobries's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Szobries 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 | 1,896 | 1,976 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 39.0% |
| As White | 41 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Szobries's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Szobries's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 58.5% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szobries usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Szobries usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Szobries usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szobries usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szobries usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 43.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Harald Szobries's chess games
All 82 games by Harald Szobries in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Reinhold Soelter | 2,121 | 5th Lippe Cup | C02 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Boesel | 2,017 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A14 |
| May 2007 | Paul-Gabriel Elefteriadis | 1,990 | Bielefeld Gr4 | B22 |
| May 2007 | Stephan Peters | 1,963 | Bielefeld Gr4 | B07 |
| Oct 2011 | Andreas Kuhn | 1,956 | 08th Lippe Cup A | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,857 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,721 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,613 |
| Bielefeld Gr4 | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 5th Lippe Cup | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,022 |
| 4th Lippe Cup | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,768 |
| 08th Lippe Cup A | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
Interactive opening tree from all 82 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Szobries's chess games?
82 games by Harald Szobries, from Jan 2007 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 Szobries has played.
What does Harald Szobries play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Harald Szobries opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Szobries answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Harald Szobries play as White?
As White, Harald Szobries's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Szobries play as Black?
As Black, Harald Szobries most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Harald Szobries's FIDE rating?
Harald Szobries is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Harald Szobries played?
Our database contains 82 games by Harald Szobries, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Szobries?
82 games by Harald Szobries 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.