Prepare against Hermann Hamberger
Austria · World #15,960 classical · FIDE ID 1605747
When preparing against Hermann Hamberger, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Hermann Hamberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Hamberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Hamberger 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 | 2,095 | 2,162 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 32 | 135 | 83 | 12.8% |
| As White | 125 | 16 | 67 | 42 | 12.8% |
| As Black | 125 | 16 | 68 | 41 | 12.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Hamberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Hamberger's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 96.8% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues Nf3 (38.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues b3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hamberger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 90.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 93.6% | 39.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Hermann Hamberger's chess games
All 250 games by Hermann Hamberger 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: 32 wins, 135 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 2/13/8 | 8.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 4/13/9 | 15.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Sascha Jovanovic | 2,320 | Werfen Open A | B80 |
| Apr 1996 | Petr Kohout | 2,290 | Regionalliga SO 9596 | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Guenter Amann | 2,280 | chT2W-AUT 9798 | B78 |
| Mar 2004 | Safet Terzic | 2,274 | Regionalliga SO 0304 | A60 |
| Jan 2000 | Heimo Loebler | 2,271 | Oberwart Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1993 | 18 | 7 | 2,193 |
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Werfen Open A | 1995 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,094 |
| chT-AUT2W 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,205 |
| chT-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Hamberger's chess games?
250 games by Hermann Hamberger, 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 Hermann Hamberger has played.
What does Hermann Hamberger play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Hermann Hamberger opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Hamberger answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hermann Hamberger play as White?
As White, Hermann Hamberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 8.7% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Hamberger play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Hamberger most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Hermann Hamberger's FIDE rating?
Hermann Hamberger is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Hermann Hamberger played?
Our database contains 250 games by Hermann Hamberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 135 draws, 83 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Hamberger?
250 games by Hermann Hamberger 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.