Prepare against Holger Ohst
DEU · World #26,887 classical · FIDE ID 16250478
When preparing against Holger Ohst, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Holger Ohst, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Holger Ohst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Ohst 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 | 2,006 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 31.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 59 rated games against 56 different opponents, across 8 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 51 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 39.2% | 1,928 | 2,022 | 15 |
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 50.0% | 1,803 | 1,860 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 60.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 7 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,803 | 1,860 |
| 2024 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1,953 | 2,103 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,936 | 2,107 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,884 | 1,998 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,854 | 1,854 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1,967 | 1,909 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,938 | 2,052 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Ohst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Ohst's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ohst usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ohst usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ohst usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Holger Ohst's chess games
All 45 games by Holger Ohst in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Burkhard Stratmann | 2,135 | Oberliga NRW 8889 I | A52 |
| Jan 1987 | Lothar Dehen | 2,135 | Oberliga NRW 8788 II | A47 |
| Jan 1989 | Jochen-Jacob Steil | 2,085 | Oberliga NRW 8990 I | A36 |
| Jan 1988 | Heinz-Dieter Gierse | 2,080 | Oberliga NRW 8788 II | A37 |
| Jan 1988 | Carsten Guenther | 2,070 | Oberliga NRW 8788 II | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 I | 1989 | 7 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 II | 1987 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 6 | 2 | 1,978 |
| ch-FRG Hochschul | 1982 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,819 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Ohst's chess games?
45 games by Holger Ohst, from Nov 2017 to Oct 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 Ohst has played.
What does Holger Ohst play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Holger Ohst opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Ohst answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Holger Ohst play as White?
As White, Holger Ohst's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Ohst play as Black?
As Black, Holger Ohst most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Holger Ohst's FIDE rating?
Holger Ohst is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Holger Ohst played?
Our database contains 45 games by Holger Ohst, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Ohst?
45 games by Holger Ohst 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.