Prepare against Hartmut Moritz
DEU · World #17,897 classical · FIDE ID 4694627
Our database contains 252 games by Hartmut Moritz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Moritz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Moritz 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 | 2,076 | 2,091 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 83 | 89 | 80 | 32.9% |
| As White | 128 | 49 | 43 | 36 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 34 | 46 | 44 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Moritz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Moritz's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 97.7% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Moritz usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Moritz usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Moritz usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Moritz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 66.7% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 15.7% | 68.8% |
| b5 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
Hartmut Moritz's chess games
All 252 games by Hartmut Moritz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 83 wins, 89 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Jan Plachetka | 2,306 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B56 |
| Jan 2020 | Udo Hoffmann | 2,299 | Oberliga Nord O 1920 | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Matthias Westphal | 2,285 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | C41 |
| Apr 2024 | Walter Strobel | 2,147 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B22 |
| Oct 2021 | Sandor Biro | 2,131 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 8 | 2,106 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Moritz's chess games?
252 games by Hartmut Moritz, from Jul 2008 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 Moritz has played.
What does Hartmut Moritz play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Hartmut Moritz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Moritz answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...b5 (10% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Moritz play as White?
As White, Hartmut Moritz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (20 games, 65.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Moritz play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Moritz most often plays: Budapest Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Hartmut Moritz's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Moritz is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Hartmut Moritz played?
Our database contains 252 games by Hartmut Moritz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 89 draws, 80 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Moritz?
252 games by Hartmut Moritz 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.