Prepare against Henning Holinka
FM · DEU · World #2,287 classical · FIDE ID 12967084
When preparing against Henning Holinka, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,252 games by Henning Holinka, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henning Holinka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning Holinka 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 | 2,369 | 2,369 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,296 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,384 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,252 | 587 | 169 | 496 | 46.9% |
| As White | 631 | 318 | 92 | 221 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 621 | 269 | 77 | 275 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Holinka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Holinka's side.
First moves as White (631 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 320 | 50.7% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 248 | 39.3% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 4.9% | 72.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.6% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.1% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Holinka usually continues g3 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Holinka usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Holinka usually continues g3 (55.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Holinka usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Holinka usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Holinka usually continues d4 (71.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 172 | 53.3% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 76 | 23.5% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 5.6% | 36.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 5.3% | 64.7% |
| b6 | 8 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 50.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 21.4% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 32 | 17.1% | 59.4% |
| b6 | 11 | 5.9% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Henning Holinka's chess games
All 1,252 games by Henning Holinka in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 587 wins, 169 draws, 496 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 156 | 80/14/62 | 51.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 45 | 20/5/20 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 36 | 16/2/18 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 16/3/7 | 61.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A14 | Catalan | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 128 | 60/22/46 | 46.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 105 | 45/10/50 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Velimir Ivic | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Oct 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,620 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,612 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | A07 |
| Nov 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 665 | 340.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 27 | 18 | 2,230 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 14 | 2,449 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,274 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 19 | 8 | 2,167 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Holinka's chess games?
1,252 games by Henning Holinka, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Henning Holinka has played.
What does Henning Holinka play on the first move as White?
Across 631 games with White in our database, Henning Holinka opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Holinka answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Henning Holinka play as White?
As White, Henning Holinka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (156 games, 51.3% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Holinka play as Black?
As Black, Henning Holinka most often plays: Modern Defense (128 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian (105 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 621 games.
What is Henning Holinka's FIDE rating?
Henning Holinka is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Henning Holinka played?
Our database contains 1,252 games by Henning Holinka, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 587 wins, 169 draws, 496 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Holinka?
1,252 games by Henning Holinka 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.