Prepare against Holger Fabig
DEU · World #40,827 classical · FIDE ID 1271063
Our database contains 64 games by Holger Fabig, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Fabig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Fabig 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 | 1,931 | 2,016 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 21 | 13 | 30 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Fabig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Fabig's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 33.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Fabig usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Fabig usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fabig usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Fabig usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Holger Fabig's chess games
All 64 games by Holger Fabig in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Helmut Brunner | 2,032 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B00 |
| Mar 2025 | Johann Loibl | 1,848 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | C00 |
| May 2024 | Alissa Wartenberg | 1,820 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B00 |
| Mar 2022 | Dieter Wernard | 1,805 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B23 |
| Mar 2025 | Juergen Auterhoff | 1,783 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,912 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Fabig's chess games?
64 games by Holger Fabig, from Dec 2018 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 Fabig has played.
What does Holger Fabig play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Holger Fabig opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Fabig answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Holger Fabig play as White?
As White, Holger Fabig's most-played openings in our database are: Danish Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Fabig play as Black?
As Black, Holger Fabig most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Holger Fabig's FIDE rating?
Holger Fabig is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Holger Fabig played?
Our database contains 64 games by Holger Fabig, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Fabig?
64 games by Holger Fabig 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.