Prepare against Holger Hinz
DEU · World #24,212 classical · FIDE ID 16277015
Our database contains 82 games by Holger Hinz, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Hinz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Hinz 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,985 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 26.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Hinz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Hinz's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 75.0% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hinz usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hinz usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hinz usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hinz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hinz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Hinz usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Holger Hinz's chess games
All 82 games by Holger Hinz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Walter Strobel | 2,151 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C00 |
| Apr 2022 | Josef Freundorfer | 2,115 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C53 |
| Mar 2022 | Hans Hornung | 2,041 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A01 |
| Feb 2018 | Thomas Krings | 2,005 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | A26 |
| Sep 2015 | Christoph Jablonowski | 2,003 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Hinz's chess games?
82 games by Holger Hinz, from Feb 2019 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 Hinz has played.
What does Holger Hinz play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Holger Hinz opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Hinz answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Holger Hinz play as White?
As White, Holger Hinz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Hinz play as Black?
As Black, Holger Hinz most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Holger Hinz's FIDE rating?
Holger Hinz is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Holger Hinz played?
Our database contains 82 games by Holger Hinz, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Hinz?
82 games by Holger Hinz 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.