Prepare against Henrik Hesse
FM · DEU · World #3,315 classical · FIDE ID 12952060
Our database contains 416 games by Henrik Hesse, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Hesse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Hesse 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 | 2,326 | 2,333 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,337 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,270 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 153 | 116 | 147 | 36.8% |
| As White | 213 | 85 | 54 | 74 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 203 | 68 | 62 | 73 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Hesse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Hesse's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 163 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 12.2% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.2% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hesse usually continues g3 (44.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Hesse usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Hesse usually continues g3 (48.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 55.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Hesse usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hesse usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hesse usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 48.7% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 33 | 28.2% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 19 | 16.2% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 86.8% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
Henrik Hesse's chess games
All 416 games by Henrik Hesse in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Aug 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: 153 wins, 116 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 68 | 25/21/22 | 36.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 13/13/24 | 26.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Michael Richter | 2,465 | ch-Berlin | A20 |
| Apr 2023 | Igor Glek | 2,443 | ch-Berlin | C26 |
| Nov 2025 | Emil Schmidek | 2,433 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | A13 |
| Jan 2019 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,426 | 18th Marianske Lazne IM-B2 | A21 |
| Oct 2023 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,423 | Berlin Radtke Memorial Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,291 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 1,907 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,018 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,514 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Hesse's chess games?
416 games by Henrik Hesse, from Mar 2013 to Aug 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 Henrik Hesse has played.
What does Henrik Hesse play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Henrik Hesse opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Hesse answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Henrik Hesse play as White?
As White, Henrik Hesse's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (68 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (50 games, 26.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Hesse play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Hesse most often plays: Petrov's Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Henrik Hesse's FIDE rating?
Henrik Hesse is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Henrik Hesse played?
Our database contains 416 games by Henrik Hesse, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 116 draws, 147 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Hesse?
416 games by Henrik Hesse 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.