Prepare against Holger Hebbinghaus
FM · DEU · World #11,861 classical · FIDE ID 4632842
Our database contains 568 games by Holger Hebbinghaus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Hebbinghaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Hebbinghaus 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 | 2,143 | 2,343 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,268 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,406 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 568 | 169 | 335 | 64 | 29.8% |
| As White | 281 | 90 | 165 | 26 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 287 | 79 | 170 | 38 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Hebbinghaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Hebbinghaus's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 66.2% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 65 | 23.1% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.9% | 45.5% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hebbinghaus usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 37.1% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 35 | 28.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 19.4% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 12.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 71.7% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 13.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.1% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.1% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Holger Hebbinghaus's chess games
All 568 games by Holger Hebbinghaus 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: 169 wins, 335 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 15/18/2 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/10/1 | 47.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 0/10/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 5/16/9 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 6/16/1 | 26.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 3/18/2 | 13.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 1/10/1 | 8.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ilja Schneider | 2,494 | ch-GER blitz | D30 |
| Apr 2013 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,469 | Norderstedt Open | A09 |
| May 2008 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,453 | 11th ch-Hamburg International | C11 |
| May 2010 | Evgueni Chevelevitch | 2,444 | ch-Hamburg MA | D00 |
| Jun 2009 | Klaus Berg | 2,440 | 12th ch-Hamburg int | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 2015 | 44 | 28.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 10 | 2,254 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 2,150 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1996 | 15 | 7 | 2,168 |
| ch-Hamburg A U18 | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,415 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,345 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Hebbinghaus's chess games?
568 games by Holger Hebbinghaus, 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 Hebbinghaus has played.
What does Holger Hebbinghaus play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Holger Hebbinghaus opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Hebbinghaus answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Holger Hebbinghaus play as White?
As White, Holger Hebbinghaus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Hebbinghaus play as Black?
As Black, Holger Hebbinghaus most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Holger Hebbinghaus's FIDE rating?
Holger Hebbinghaus is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Holger Hebbinghaus played?
Our database contains 568 games by Holger Hebbinghaus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 335 draws, 64 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Hebbinghaus?
568 games by Holger Hebbinghaus 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.