Prepare against Horst Alber
FM · DEU · World #6,695 classical · FIDE ID 4602013
When preparing against Horst Alber, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 816 games by Horst Alber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Alber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Alber 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 | 2,231 | 2,400 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,318 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 816 | 300 | 294 | 222 | 36.8% |
| As White | 404 | 164 | 158 | 82 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 412 | 136 | 136 | 140 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Alber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Alber's side.
First moves as White (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 381 | 94.3% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.2% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Alber usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alber usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Alber usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Alber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Alber usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Alber usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 161 | 77.8% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 9.2% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 5.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.3% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 91.9% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Horst Alber's chess games
All 816 games by Horst Alber 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: 300 wins, 294 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 24/16/6 | 52.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 18/20/4 | 42.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/14/3 | 48.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 174 | 55/56/63 | 31.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Laszlo Szabo | 2,510 | Bad Orb Open | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Jindrich Melich | 2,475 | Prague Mladi | A00 |
| Jan 1988 | Andras Meszaros | 2,430 | 6th Berliner Sommer | B14 |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Hoffmann | 2,425 | BL2-West 9293 | E84 |
| Jan 1988 | Josko Mukic | 2,420 | Frankfurt | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 186 | 108.5 | 2,337 |
| Frankfurt | 1990 | 38 | 15.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Hessen M | 2007 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,428 |
| Schoeneck | 1992 | 19 | 13 | 2,402 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2005 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,443 |
| Kassel Open | 1994 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,289 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bernd Roeschlau (14 games) · Uwe Kersten (14 games) · Arno Zude (12 games) · Norbert Heck (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Alber's chess games?
816 games by Horst Alber, 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 Horst Alber has played.
What does Horst Alber play on the first move as White?
Across 404 games with White in our database, Horst Alber opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Alber answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Horst Alber play as White?
As White, Horst Alber's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (46 games, 52.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 404 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Alber play as Black?
As Black, Horst Alber most often plays: Modern Defense (174 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Horst Alber's FIDE rating?
Horst Alber is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Horst Alber played?
Our database contains 816 games by Horst Alber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 294 draws, 222 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Alber?
816 games by Horst Alber 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.