Prepare against Holger Kathage
DEU · World #114,894 classical · FIDE ID 24669725
When preparing against Holger Kathage, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 94 games by Holger Kathage, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Kathage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Kathage 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 | 1,688 | 1,760 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33.0% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Kathage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Kathage's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 41.7% | 27.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 27.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kathage usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Holger Kathage's chess games
All 94 games by Holger Kathage in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D74 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Burckhard Plietz | 2,177 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | A15 |
| Aug 2002 | Soenje Lange | 2,067 | 15th Kiel Open | A40 |
| Oct 2005 | Uwe Jacobsen | 1,848 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 60th | D78 |
| Jul 2015 | Siegbert Westphal-Stubbe | 1,822 | 28th Kiel Open B | A40 |
| Aug 2016 | Hans-Reiner Plichta | 1,793 | 29th Kiel Open B | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 16th Kiel Open B | 2003 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 28th Kiel Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,786 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,092 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein HT | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,740 |
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,797 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Hauptturnier | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Kathage's chess games?
94 games by Holger Kathage, from Sep 2015 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 Kathage has played.
What does Holger Kathage play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Holger Kathage opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Kathage answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Kathage play as White?
As White, Holger Kathage's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Kathage play as Black?
As Black, Holger Kathage most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Holger Kathage's FIDE rating?
Holger Kathage is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Holger Kathage played?
Our database contains 94 games by Holger Kathage, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Kathage?
94 games by Holger Kathage 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.