Prepare against Herbert Hotz
DEU · World #104,380 classical · FIDE ID 16222660
When preparing against Herbert Hotz, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Herbert Hotz, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Hotz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Hotz 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 | 1,717 | 1,757 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 5 | 22 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Hotz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Hotz's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hotz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hotz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hotz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hotz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hotz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hotz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Herbert Hotz's chess games
All 41 games by Herbert Hotz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Peter Leisen | 1,838 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A21 |
| Apr 2019 | Aloys Mueller | 1,773 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | B13 |
| Jul 2022 | Thomas Bertram | 1,727 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B12 |
| Apr 2019 | Walter Heymann | 1,726 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | A02 |
| Sep 2024 | Klaus Jovi | 1,694 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,597 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,617 |
| ch-Hessen Open C | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,463 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Hotz's chess games?
41 games by Herbert Hotz, from Jun 2016 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 Hotz has played.
What does Herbert Hotz play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Herbert Hotz opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Hotz answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herbert Hotz play as White?
As White, Herbert Hotz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Hotz play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Hotz most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Herbert Hotz's FIDE rating?
Herbert Hotz is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Herbert Hotz played?
Our database contains 41 games by Herbert Hotz, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Hotz?
41 games by Herbert Hotz 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.