Prepare against Holger Freiknecht
DEU · World #73,468 classical · FIDE ID 4661710
When preparing against Holger Freiknecht, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 72 games by Holger Freiknecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Freiknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Freiknecht 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 | 1,810 | 2,076 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,865 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 31.9% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Freiknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Freiknecht's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Holger Freiknecht's chess games
All 72 games by Holger Freiknecht 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Matthaei | 2,295 | 30th Porz Open 9394 | E97 |
| Jan 2001 | Gerd Frohne | 2,251 | Dortmund Open A | E83 |
| Jan 2001 | Georg Rott | 2,178 | Dortmund Open A | C07 |
| Jan 1998 | Klaus Kuenitz | 2,125 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | E90 |
| Jul 1999 | Gustav Doettling | 2,086 | Dortmund Open A | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 26 | 10 | 2,056 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 1,805 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,817 |
| 25th Porz Open | 1990 | 3 | 0 | 1,875 |
| Dortmund Open | 1995 | 2 | 0 | 1,907 |
| 30th Porz Open 9394 | 1993 | 2 | 1 | 2,242 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Freiknecht's chess games?
72 games by Holger Freiknecht, 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 Holger Freiknecht has played.
What does Holger Freiknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Holger Freiknecht opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Freiknecht answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games).
What openings does Holger Freiknecht play as White?
As White, Holger Freiknecht's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Freiknecht play as Black?
As Black, Holger Freiknecht most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Holger Freiknecht's FIDE rating?
Holger Freiknecht is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Holger Freiknecht played?
Our database contains 72 games by Holger Freiknecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Freiknecht?
72 games by Holger Freiknecht 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.