Prepare against Herbert Dietzsch
DEU · World #26,307 classical · FIDE ID 4608364
When preparing against Herbert Dietzsch, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Herbert Dietzsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Dietzsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Dietzsch 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 | 2,009 | 2,217 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,982 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 71 | 139 | 83 | 24.2% |
| As White | 151 | 38 | 72 | 41 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 142 | 33 | 67 | 42 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Dietzsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Dietzsch's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 94.7% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dietzsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 80.6% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 55.9% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 40.7% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Herbert Dietzsch's chess games
All 293 games by Herbert Dietzsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 139 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Neil Stewart | 2,312 | ch-RLP A | A48 |
| Jan 1988 | Stephan Haskamp | 2,300 | ch-FRG qual | A18 |
| Mar 2024 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,270 | Reykjavik Open | B82 |
| Jul 2006 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,262 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | B88 |
| Jan 1986 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,245 | ch-RLPF | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RLPF | 1988 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,241 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-RLP A | 2004 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,260 |
| 55th ch-GER (FRG-13) | 1974 | 15 | 7.5 | – |
| RLP-ch MTA 24th | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-FRG qual | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-RLP MTA | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT-Rheinland Pfalz MT A 26th | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Dietzsch's chess games?
293 games by Herbert Dietzsch, from Apr 2003 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 Dietzsch has played.
What does Herbert Dietzsch play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Herbert Dietzsch opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Dietzsch answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Herbert Dietzsch play as White?
As White, Herbert Dietzsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Dietzsch play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Dietzsch most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Herbert Dietzsch's FIDE rating?
Herbert Dietzsch is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Herbert Dietzsch played?
Our database contains 293 games by Herbert Dietzsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 139 draws, 83 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Dietzsch?
293 games by Herbert Dietzsch 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.