Prepare against Hartmut Metz
FM · DEU · World #9,165 classical · FIDE ID 4605950
Our database contains 767 games by Hartmut Metz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Metz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Metz 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 | 2,183 | 2,351 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,251 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,344 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 767 | 300 | 261 | 206 | 39.1% |
| As White | 389 | 174 | 127 | 88 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 378 | 126 | 134 | 118 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Metz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Metz's side.
First moves as White (389 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 87.7% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 7.5% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Metz usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Metz usually continues d4 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Metz usually continues f4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Metz usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Metz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Metz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 147 | 91.9% | 50.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.9% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 60.0% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 20.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 20.0% | 30.4% |
Hartmut Metz's chess games
All 767 games by Hartmut Metz 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: 300 wins, 261 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 57 | 23/21/13 | 40.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 40 | 17/19/4 | 42.5% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 87 | 28/26/33 | 32.2% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 39 | 12/14/13 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 38 | 17/14/7 | 44.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 9/10/16 | 25.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Michael Prusikin | 2,563 | 18th Staufer Open | B43 |
| Oct 2002 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,499 | Oberliga Baden 0203 | C30 |
| Mar 1996 | Gabor Kallai | 2,490 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | D17 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Lukacs | 2,490 | Budapest FS06 GM | D36 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Enders | 2,480 | Budapest FS06 GM | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,496 |
| ch-Baden | 1993 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1991 | 18 | 9 | 2,267 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 15 | 9 | 2,335 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Schoeneck Open | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Metz's chess games?
767 games by Hartmut Metz, 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 Hartmut Metz has played.
What does Hartmut Metz play on the first move as White?
Across 389 games with White in our database, Hartmut Metz opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Metz answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Metz play as White?
As White, Hartmut Metz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 40.4% win rate); King's Gambit (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 389 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Metz play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Metz most often plays: Slav Defense (87 games, 32.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Hartmut Metz's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Metz is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hartmut Metz played?
Our database contains 767 games by Hartmut Metz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 261 draws, 206 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Metz?
767 games by Hartmut Metz 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.