Prepare against Horst Hoecker
DEU · World #122,846 classical · FIDE ID 24668834
When preparing against Horst Hoecker, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Horst Hoecker, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Hoecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Hoecker 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 | 1,666 | 1,751 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 21 | 26 | 54 | 20.8% |
| As White | 52 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Hoecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Hoecker's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 52 | 100.0% | 35.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 35.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hoecker usually continues Nc3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hoecker usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hoecker usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Horst Hoecker's chess games
All 101 games by Horst Hoecker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Hoffmann | 2,372 | Lippstadt Open | A34 |
| Oct 2017 | Felix Schwab | 1,938 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | B20 |
| Oct 2018 | Graziano Orsi | 1,410 | 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | A26 |
| Aug 2007 | Helmuth Riewe | 1,378 | 7th Duesseldorf Nord Cup | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 2 | – |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | – |
| Lippstadt Turm Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,062 |
| 16th GER Seniors Derby | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Hoecker's chess games?
101 games by Horst Hoecker, from Jul 2007 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 Hoecker has played.
What does Horst Hoecker play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Horst Hoecker opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Hoecker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Hoecker play as White?
As White, Horst Hoecker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Hoecker play as Black?
As Black, Horst Hoecker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Horst Hoecker's FIDE rating?
Horst Hoecker is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,751 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Horst Hoecker played?
Our database contains 101 games by Horst Hoecker, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Hoecker?
101 games by Horst Hoecker 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.