Prepare against Herbert Platten
DEU · World #83,581 classical · FIDE ID 1270525
When preparing against Herbert Platten, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 71 games by Herbert Platten, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Platten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Platten 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 | 1,778 | 1,810 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 6 | 39 | 36.6% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Platten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Platten's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Platten usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Platten usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Platten usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Herbert Platten's chess games
All 71 games by Herbert Platten in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Juergen Pohlers | 2,129 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | D13 |
| Mar 2010 | Wolfhard Trebbin | 2,061 | 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | E67 |
| Sep 2024 | Harald Lares | 1,988 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A34 |
| Jul 2022 | Bert Duijker | 1,873 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B41 |
| Sep 2023 | Uwe Rokitta | 1,863 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,874 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1993 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Deizisau Open B | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Platten's chess games?
71 games by Herbert Platten, from Mar 2010 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 Platten has played.
What does Herbert Platten play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Herbert Platten opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Platten answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Herbert Platten play as White?
As White, Herbert Platten's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Platten play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Platten most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Herbert Platten's FIDE rating?
Herbert Platten is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Herbert Platten played?
Our database contains 71 games by Herbert Platten, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Platten?
71 games by Herbert Platten 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.