Prepare against Holger Burkhardt
DEU · World #17,705 classical · FIDE ID 4619145
Our database contains 241 games by Holger Burkhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Burkhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Burkhardt 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 | 2,078 | 2,183 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,158 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,015 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 94 | 58 | 89 | 39.0% |
| As White | 119 | 49 | 30 | 40 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 45 | 28 | 49 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Burkhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Burkhardt's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 64.7% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 40 | 33.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Burkhardt usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 38.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.9% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 23.4% | 13.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 44.4% | 35.4% |
| f5 | 17 | 31.5% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.8% | 68.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Holger Burkhardt's chess games
All 241 games by Holger Burkhardt 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: 94 wins, 58 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,384 | Werther Schloss Open 26th | C61 |
| Nov 2022 | Armin Farmani Anosheh | 2,330 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | B21 |
| Mar 2016 | Jasper Holtel | 2,322 | Werther Schloss Open 22nd | A48 |
| Nov 2018 | Klaus Klundt | 2,313 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Pascal Brunke | 2,257 | 28th Schloss Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,204 |
| ch-Bayern B 63rd | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,399 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,102 |
| ch-Bayern B 61st | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Regionalliga NO 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Landesliga Nord 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Burkhardt's chess games?
241 games by Holger Burkhardt, 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 Holger Burkhardt has played.
What does Holger Burkhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Holger Burkhardt opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Burkhardt answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Holger Burkhardt play as White?
As White, Holger Burkhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Burkhardt play as Black?
As Black, Holger Burkhardt most often plays: Philidor (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Holger Burkhardt's FIDE rating?
Holger Burkhardt is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (May 2016).
How many games has Holger Burkhardt played?
Our database contains 241 games by Holger Burkhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 58 draws, 89 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Burkhardt?
241 games by Holger Burkhardt 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.