Prepare against Holger Nothnagel
FM · DEU · World #5,088 classical · FIDE ID 4615859
When preparing against Holger Nothnagel, expect 1.b3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 320 games by Holger Nothnagel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Nothnagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Nothnagel 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 | 2,271 | 2,331 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 116 | 128 | 76 | 36.3% |
| As White | 148 | 52 | 64 | 32 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 172 | 64 | 64 | 44 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Nothnagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Nothnagel's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 52 | 35.1% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 44 | 29.7% | 58.0% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 12.8% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 10.8% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 35% of White games, 49.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Bb2 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Nothnagel usually continues e5 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 69.2% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 21.0% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Holger Nothnagel's chess games
All 320 games by Holger Nothnagel 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: 116 wins, 128 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 52 | 13/25/14 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 14/9/9 | 43.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,555 | Hessenliga 1415 | A02 |
| Nov 2004 | Yuri Boidman | 2,412 | BL2-West 0405 | B52 |
| Jan 1995 | Heiko Machelett | 2,385 | BL2-Ost 9596 | B33 |
| Jan 1995 | Heribert Franke | 2,370 | Mainz Open | A00 |
| Apr 2013 | Klaus Klundt | 2,358 | Hessenliga 1213 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-Hessen qual D | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,298 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,506 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Ost B 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Nothnagel's chess games?
320 games by Holger Nothnagel, 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 Nothnagel has played.
What does Holger Nothnagel play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Holger Nothnagel opens with 1.b3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Nothnagel answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Holger Nothnagel play as White?
As White, Holger Nothnagel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (52 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Dunst Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Nothnagel play as Black?
As Black, Holger Nothnagel most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Holger Nothnagel's FIDE rating?
Holger Nothnagel is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Holger Nothnagel played?
Our database contains 320 games by Holger Nothnagel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 128 draws, 76 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Nothnagel?
320 games by Holger Nothnagel 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.