Prepare against Holger Hogreve
DEU · World #127,774 classical · FIDE ID 24652903
When preparing against Holger Hogreve, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Holger Hogreve, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Hogreve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Hogreve 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 | 1,653 | 1,663 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 27.7% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Hogreve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Hogreve's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 54.2% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hogreve usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Holger Hogreve's chess games
All 47 games by Holger Hogreve in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Axel Teichmann | 1,823 | 29th Kiel Open B | D07 |
| Aug 2016 | Pramod Kumar Prasobhu | 1,703 | 29th Kiel Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Ralf Kreutz | 1,686 | 28th Kiel Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Uwe Weck | 1,663 | 29th Kiel Open B | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Frank Stolzenwald | 1,628 | Kiel Open B 27th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Kiel Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,532 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein A 64th | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
| Kiel Open B 27th | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,407 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,288 |
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,701 |
| Kiel Open B 19th | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Hogreve's chess games?
47 games by Holger Hogreve, from Nov 2013 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 Hogreve has played.
What does Holger Hogreve play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Holger Hogreve opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Hogreve answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Hogreve play as White?
As White, Holger Hogreve's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Hogreve play as Black?
As Black, Holger Hogreve most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Holger Hogreve's FIDE rating?
Holger Hogreve is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,663 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Holger Hogreve played?
Our database contains 47 games by Holger Hogreve, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Hogreve?
47 games by Holger Hogreve 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.