Prepare against Hartmut Viererbe
DEU · World #69,868 classical · FIDE ID 24624225
When preparing against Hartmut Viererbe, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 92 games by Hartmut Viererbe, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Viererbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Viererbe 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 | 1,822 | 1,926 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31.5% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Viererbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Viererbe's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 59.2% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 40.8% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Viererbe usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Hartmut Viererbe's chess games
All 92 games by Hartmut Viererbe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Alfred Kotlar | 2,052 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B06 |
| May 2016 | Walter Nagorni | 2,000 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Karl Burckhardt | 1,988 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A85 |
| May 2009 | Christian Schroeder | 1,848 | 5th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B23 |
| May 2007 | Dietfried Wuestefeld | 1,770 | 3rd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 5th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| 2nd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,654 |
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,885 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 3rd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Viererbe's chess games?
92 games by Hartmut Viererbe, from Jul 2005 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 Viererbe has played.
What does Hartmut Viererbe play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Hartmut Viererbe opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Viererbe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Viererbe play as White?
As White, Hartmut Viererbe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Viererbe play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Viererbe most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Hartmut Viererbe's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Viererbe is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Hartmut Viererbe played?
Our database contains 92 games by Hartmut Viererbe, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Viererbe?
92 games by Hartmut Viererbe 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.