Prepare against Holger Goettsching
DEU · World #106,173 classical · FIDE ID 24689246
When preparing against Holger Goettsching, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 67 games by Holger Goettsching, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Goettsching's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Goettsching 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 | 1,712 | 1,757 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 10 | 37 | 20 | 14.9% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Goettsching's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Goettsching's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Goettsching usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Goettsching usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Goettsching usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Goettsching usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Holger Goettsching's chess games
All 67 games by Holger Goettsching in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 37 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Martin Fleischer | 1,901 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | B30 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus Trapp | 1,790 | Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | B54 |
| Dec 2009 | Peter Hopp | 1,697 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0910 | B01 |
| Dec 2007 | Tobias Schult | 1,605 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | B00 |
| Jan 2013 | Peter Wessollek | 1,535 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,067 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,688 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 1 | 1,619 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,557 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Goettsching's chess games?
67 games by Holger Goettsching, from Jan 2023 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 Goettsching has played.
What does Holger Goettsching play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Holger Goettsching opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Goettsching answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Holger Goettsching play as White?
As White, Holger Goettsching's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Goettsching play as Black?
As Black, Holger Goettsching most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Holger Goettsching's FIDE rating?
Holger Goettsching is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Holger Goettsching played?
Our database contains 67 games by Holger Goettsching, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 37 draws, 20 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Goettsching?
67 games by Holger Goettsching 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.