Prepare against Holger Hertel
DEU · World #52,964 classical · FIDE ID 24668630
Our database contains 43 games by Holger Hertel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Hertel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Hertel 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 | 1,882 | 2,030 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 30.2% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Hertel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Hertel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hertel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hertel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Hertel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hertel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hertel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hertel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Holger Hertel's chess games
All 43 games by Holger Hertel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Stefan Giese | 2,040 | 12th Werther Schloss Open B | C02 |
| Apr 2006 | Gap Punsaem | 2,007 | 12th Werther Schloss Open B | B12 |
| Mar 2007 | Stephan Denker | 1,996 | 13th Werther Schloss Open B | B02 |
| Apr 2001 | Frank Kebbedies | 1,852 | 7th Werther Schloss Open B | D61 |
| Apr 2001 | Bartholomaeus Rudak | 1,846 | 7th Werther Schloss Open B | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Bad Zwesten Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| 12th Werther Schloss Open B | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| 13th Werther Schloss Open B | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,956 |
| 6th Werther Schloss Open B | 2000 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Lauenburg Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,099 |
| 11th Werther Schloss Open B | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,824 |
| 7th Werther Schloss Open B | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 2,055 |
| Bad Harzburg Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Hertel's chess games?
43 games by Holger Hertel, from Jul 2007 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 Hertel has played.
What does Holger Hertel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Holger Hertel opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Hertel answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Hertel play as White?
As White, Holger Hertel's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Hertel play as Black?
As Black, Holger Hertel most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Holger Hertel's FIDE rating?
Holger Hertel is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (May 2010).
How many games has Holger Hertel played?
Our database contains 43 games by Holger Hertel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Hertel?
43 games by Holger Hertel 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.