Prepare against Holger Namyslo
FM · DEU · World #16,376 classical · FIDE ID 4607430
When preparing against Holger Namyslo, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 895 games by Holger Namyslo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Namyslo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Namyslo 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 | 2,091 | 2,327 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,215 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,266 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 895 | 341 | 275 | 279 | 38.1% |
| As White | 456 | 195 | 127 | 134 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 439 | 146 | 148 | 145 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Namyslo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Namyslo's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 451 | 98.9% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Namyslo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 177 | 88.9% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 8.0% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 96 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 43 | 29.9% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Holger Namyslo's chess games
All 895 games by Holger Namyslo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 341 wins, 275 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 61 | 31/14/16 | 50.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 20/8/7 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 19/5/10 | 55.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 61 | 20/15/26 | 32.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 50 | 15/14/21 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 18/13/11 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 9/17/15 | 22.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 34 | 8/14/12 | 23.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Vadim Milov | 2,605 | Neckar Open A 5th | D48 |
| Mar 2018 | Alberto David | 2,566 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B85 |
| Aug 2009 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,561 | Zuerich Champions Simul | C19 |
| Jan 1996 | Edvins Kengis | 2,560 | 5th Dresden Open | B04 |
| Jan 1996 | Ralf Lau | 2,510 | 5th Dresden Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 63 | 35 | 2,230 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2016 | 53 | 22.5 | 2,171 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 31 | 16 | 2,285 |
| ch-Oberschwaben | 1994 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,487 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 12 | 2,105 |
| Wuerttemberg Open | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,317 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,239 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,078 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Latzke (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Namyslo's chess games?
895 games by Holger Namyslo, from Apr 2003 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 Namyslo has played.
What does Holger Namyslo play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Holger Namyslo opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Namyslo answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Holger Namyslo play as White?
As White, Holger Namyslo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 50.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (34 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Namyslo play as Black?
As Black, Holger Namyslo most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (61 games, 32.8% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 439 games.
What is Holger Namyslo's FIDE rating?
Holger Namyslo is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Holger Namyslo played?
Our database contains 895 games by Holger Namyslo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 275 draws, 279 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Namyslo?
895 games by Holger Namyslo 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.