Prepare against Holger Dettmann
DEU · World #28,839 classical · FIDE ID 24636320
Our database contains 400 games by Holger Dettmann, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Dettmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Dettmann 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 | 1,993 | 2,050 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 119 | 185 | 96 | 29.8% |
| As White | 205 | 65 | 99 | 41 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 195 | 54 | 86 | 55 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Dettmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Dettmann's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 63.4% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 42 | 20.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 8.3% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| d3 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 32.9% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 24 | 29.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 67.2% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Holger Dettmann's chess games
All 400 games by Holger Dettmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 119 wins, 185 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 2/10/9 | 9.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 14 | 0/9/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Andreas Bachmann | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | Tilo Doeppner | 2,190 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | E61 |
| Jan 2000 | Arvid von Rahden | 2,158 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Kutschke | 2,155 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 9798 | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Richard Valet | 2,148 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2016 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2010 | 27 | 13 | 2,041 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 2,031 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9192 | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,848 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP HT | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 1,957 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Dettmann's chess games?
400 games by Holger Dettmann, from Jul 2006 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 Holger Dettmann has played.
What does Holger Dettmann play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Holger Dettmann opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Dettmann answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Holger Dettmann play as White?
As White, Holger Dettmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Dettmann play as Black?
As Black, Holger Dettmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Holger Dettmann's FIDE rating?
Holger Dettmann is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Holger Dettmann played?
Our database contains 400 games by Holger Dettmann, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 185 draws, 96 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Dettmann?
400 games by Holger Dettmann 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.