Prepare against Herbert Holzmann
FM · Austria · World #35,762 classical · FIDE ID 1600249
Our database contains 180 games by Herbert Holzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Holzmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Holzmann 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 | 1,955 | 2,146 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,093 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 40 | 49 | 91 | 22.2% |
| As White | 90 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 16 | 18 | 56 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Holzmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Holzmann's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 44.4% | 38.8% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 43.3% | 43.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 38.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 83.7% | 31.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 32.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Herbert Holzmann's chess games
All 180 games by Herbert Holzmann 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: 40 wins, 49 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,420 | Noviki-B | B50 |
| Jan 1997 | Gabor Pirisi | 2,365 | Balatonbereny IM-A | B48 |
| Jan 1992 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,345 | chT2O-AUT 9293 | D03 |
| Dec 2012 | Josef Jurek | 2,325 | 21st Donau Open | A39 |
| Dec 2008 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,320 | 17th Donau Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonbereny IM-A | 1997 | 21 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,142 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1993 | 16 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Balatonbereny IM-B | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,288 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,064 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,266 |
| Linz | 1993 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,071 |
| Noviki-B | 1990 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Holzmann's chess games?
180 games by Herbert Holzmann, 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 Holzmann has played.
What does Herbert Holzmann play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Herbert Holzmann opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Holzmann answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Herbert Holzmann play as White?
As White, Herbert Holzmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Holzmann play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Holzmann most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Herbert Holzmann's FIDE rating?
Herbert Holzmann is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Herbert Holzmann played?
Our database contains 180 games by Herbert Holzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 49 draws, 91 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Holzmann?
180 games by Herbert Holzmann 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.