Prepare against Herbert Adler
DEU · World #49,101 classical · FIDE ID 24625736
Our database contains 191 games by Herbert Adler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Adler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Adler 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 | 1,897 | 2,051 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,945 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 50 | 76 | 65 | 26.2% |
| As White | 94 | 28 | 39 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 22 | 37 | 38 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Adler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Adler's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 100.0% | 50.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 95.7% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 53.3% | 21.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
Herbert Adler's chess games
All 191 games by Herbert Adler 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: 50 wins, 76 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A33 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,299 | 10th Forchheim Open | B40 |
| Dec 2004 | Eckehard Kopp | 2,155 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | E83 |
| Sep 2010 | Klaus Meulner | 1,997 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A53 |
| Jan 1999 | Wolfgang Bachmann | 1,970 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | A48 |
| Apr 2006 | Richard Woerl | 1,961 | Mittelfrankenliga-B1 0506 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfrankenliga-B1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| Regionalliga NO 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 59th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 54th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 1,714 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,898 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Adler's chess games?
191 games by Herbert Adler, 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 Herbert Adler has played.
What does Herbert Adler play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Herbert Adler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Adler answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Herbert Adler play as White?
As White, Herbert Adler's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Adler play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Adler most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Herbert Adler's FIDE rating?
Herbert Adler is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Herbert Adler played?
Our database contains 191 games by Herbert Adler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 76 draws, 65 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Adler?
191 games by Herbert Adler 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.