Prepare against Deen Hergott
IM · Canada · World #2,446 classical · FIDE ID 2600102
Our database contains 733 games by Deen Hergott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deen Hergott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deen Hergott 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 | 2,361 | 2,391 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 733 | 301 | 265 | 167 | 41.1% |
| As White | 377 | 170 | 135 | 72 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 356 | 131 | 130 | 95 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deen Hergott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deen Hergott's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 153 | 40.6% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 153 | 40.6% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 33 | 8.8% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 5.3% | 57.5% |
| g3 | 16 | 4.2% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hergott usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hergott usually continues g3 (42.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hergott usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hergott usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hergott usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hergott usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 35 | 23.0% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 27 | 17.8% | 64.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 48 | 37.2% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 28 | 21.7% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 19.4% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.4% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Deen Hergott's chess games
All 733 games by Deen Hergott in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 301 wins, 265 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 38 | 17/17/4 | 44.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 14/9/3 | 53.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 13/11/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/10/1 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 26/24/17 | 38.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ilya Gurevich | 2,570 | New York Marshall/Enhance | D90 |
| Nov 1988 | Sergey Kudrin | 2,545 | Olympiad-28 | D82 |
| Jan 1993 | Jaime Sunye Neto | 2,545 | Linares NL | A13 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,545 | Linares NL | C07 |
| Jan 1994 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,540 | Linares NL | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN | 1996 | 47 | 29 | 2,435 |
| Linares NL | 1994 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,513 |
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 36 | 22 | 2,485 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 1989 | 30 | 14 | 2,320 |
| Quebec Open | 1998 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,341 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 22 | 15 | 2,429 |
| Canadian Open | 1997 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,424 |
| Montreal Open | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deen Hergott's chess games?
733 games by Deen Hergott, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Deen Hergott has played.
What does Deen Hergott play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Deen Hergott opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deen Hergott answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Deen Hergott play as White?
As White, Deen Hergott's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deen Hergott play as Black?
As Black, Deen Hergott most often plays: Modern Defense (67 games, 38.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Deen Hergott's FIDE rating?
Deen Hergott is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Deen Hergott played?
Our database contains 733 games by Deen Hergott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 265 draws, 167 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deen Hergott?
733 games by Deen Hergott 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.