Prepare against Holger Telke
DEU · World #17,518 classical · FIDE ID 4655680
When preparing against Holger Telke, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 137 games by Holger Telke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Telke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Telke 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 | 2,080 | 2,175 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,100 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 49 | 29 | 59 | 35.8% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 13 | 30 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Telke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Telke's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 97.1% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Telke usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Telke usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Telke usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Telke usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Holger Telke's chess games
All 137 games by Holger Telke 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: 49 wins, 29 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Bjoern-Benny Bauer | 2,276 | Oberliga Sued W 1617 | D06 |
| Jan 2016 | Ingo Cordts | 2,263 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Michael Strache | 2,259 | German Cup Championship 2026 (DPEM) | C01 |
| Oct 1999 | Guido Opalka | 2,237 | ch-NRW | A46 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,204 | ch-SVM | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| SVR-ch MTA 30th | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,403 |
| ch-SVR MTA 29th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,913 |
| ch-Rheinland MT-B 28th | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Telke's chess games?
137 games by Holger Telke, 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 Telke has played.
What does Holger Telke play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Holger Telke opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Telke answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Holger Telke play as White?
As White, Holger Telke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Telke play as Black?
As Black, Holger Telke most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Holger Telke's FIDE rating?
Holger Telke is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Holger Telke played?
Our database contains 137 games by Holger Telke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 29 draws, 59 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Telke?
137 games by Holger Telke 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.