Prepare against Holger Mach
FM · DEU · World #8,268 classical · FIDE ID 4610130
Our database contains 233 games by Holger Mach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Mach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Mach 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 | 2,200 | 2,290 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 81 | 86 | 66 | 34.8% |
| As White | 119 | 49 | 42 | 28 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 32 | 44 | 38 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Mach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Mach's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 84.0% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 14.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nc3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mach usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mach usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mach usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 92.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
Holger Mach's chess games
All 233 games by Holger Mach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 86 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,432 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | B43 |
| Jan 1993 | Jan Przewoznik | 2,430 | 11th Berliner Sommer | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksander Czerwonski | 2,400 | Oberliga Nord N 9697 | D85 |
| Jan 1995 | Josip Dekic | 2,340 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | B70 |
| Jan 1995 | Joerg Pape | 2,325 | BL2-Nord 9596 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord N 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,422 |
| Regionalliga NordN 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,321 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Mach's chess games?
233 games by Holger Mach, from Apr 2003 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 Mach has played.
What does Holger Mach play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Holger Mach opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Mach answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Holger Mach play as White?
As White, Holger Mach's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Mach play as Black?
As Black, Holger Mach most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Holger Mach's FIDE rating?
Holger Mach is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Holger Mach played?
Our database contains 233 games by Holger Mach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 86 draws, 66 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Mach?
233 games by Holger Mach 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.