Prepare against Holger Proehl
DEU · World #4,000 classical · FIDE ID 4617509
When preparing against Holger Proehl, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 596 games by Holger Proehl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Proehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Proehl 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 | 2,303 | 2,420 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 216 | 264 | 116 | 36.2% |
| As White | 297 | 128 | 122 | 47 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 299 | 88 | 142 | 69 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Proehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Proehl's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 295 | 99.3% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Proehl usually continues c3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Proehl usually continues Nc3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Proehl usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Proehl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 97 | 76.4% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 13.4% | 58.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.1% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 69.2% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 15.4% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.0% | 71.4% |
| b5 | 6 | 5.1% | 91.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Holger Proehl's chess games
All 596 games by Holger Proehl 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: 216 wins, 264 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 68 | 26/37/5 | 38.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 19/13/8 | 47.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 29 | 16/9/4 | 55.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/9/15 | 29.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 25 | 3/18/4 | 12.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 2/12/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Robert Huebner | 2,593 | 4th Loeberitz Ehrenpreis | C26 |
| Jan 1997 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,550 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,515 | Bonn GSK-2 | B84 |
| Jan 2000 | Henrik Teske | 2,514 | chT-AUT 9900 | B16 |
| Jan 1994 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,510 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Open | 1995 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 14 | 7 | 2,444 |
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,338 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 14 | 5 | 2,363 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 13 | 4 | 2,322 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1993 | 13 | 8 | 2,408 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Proehl's chess games?
596 games by Holger Proehl, 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 Proehl has played.
What does Holger Proehl play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Holger Proehl opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Proehl answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Holger Proehl play as White?
As White, Holger Proehl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (68 games, 38.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Vienna Game (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Proehl play as Black?
As Black, Holger Proehl most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Holger Proehl's FIDE rating?
Holger Proehl is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Holger Proehl played?
Our database contains 596 games by Holger Proehl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 264 draws, 116 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Proehl?
596 games by Holger Proehl 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.