Prepare against Henri Tolba
DNK · World #73,410 classical · FIDE ID 1418246
When preparing against Henri Tolba, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 153 games by Henri Tolba, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri Tolba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Tolba 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 | 1,810 | 1,830 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 47 | 47 | 59 | 30.7% |
| As White | 75 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 23 | 20 | 35 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Tolba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Tolba's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 41.3% | 41.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 40.0% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 10.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tolba usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Tolba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Tolba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Tolba usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tolba usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tolba usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 48.6% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Henri Tolba's chess games
All 153 games by Henri Tolba in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 47 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Anders Kleimark | 2,032 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E17 |
| Oct 2015 | William Horup Philipsen | 1,955 | Koge Xtracon Open | B21 |
| Jul 2019 | Ib Skovgaard | 1,911 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D44 |
| Oct 2013 | Verner Hansen | 1,903 | Koge Xtracon Open | C55 |
| Oct 2014 | Arne Walther Larsen | 1,894 | Koge Xtracon Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 16.5 | 1,741 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 26 | 11 | 1,788 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-4 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,551 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,665 |
| ch-Amager B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Tolba's chess games?
153 games by Henri Tolba, from Jul 2013 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 Henri Tolba has played.
What does Henri Tolba play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Henri Tolba opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Tolba answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Henri Tolba play as White?
As White, Henri Tolba's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Tolba play as Black?
As Black, Henri Tolba most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Henri Tolba's FIDE rating?
Henri Tolba is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Henri Tolba played?
Our database contains 153 games by Henri Tolba, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Tolba?
153 games by Henri Tolba 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.