Prepare against Horst Konzen
DEU · World #32,338 classical · FIDE ID 24643084
When preparing against Horst Konzen, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 102 games by Horst Konzen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Konzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Konzen 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 | 1,973 | 2,118 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 29 | 36 | 37 | 28.4% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Konzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Konzen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 83.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Konzen usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Konzen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Konzen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Konzen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Konzen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Konzen usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 21.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Horst Konzen's chess games
All 102 games by Horst Konzen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Johannes Mittmann | 2,060 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | D45 |
| Sep 2014 | Robert Herzwurm | 2,051 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | A96 |
| Jun 2004 | Stefan Boehm | 2,044 | ch-Leverkusen | A46 |
| Nov 2014 | Andreas Fuchs | 2,001 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | E99 |
| Oct 2014 | Burghard Hemmert | 1,988 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,748 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Cologne 05 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Cologne 04 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Konzen's chess games?
102 games by Horst Konzen, from Oct 2006 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 Konzen has played.
What does Horst Konzen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Horst Konzen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Konzen answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Horst Konzen play as White?
As White, Horst Konzen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Konzen play as Black?
As Black, Horst Konzen most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Horst Konzen's FIDE rating?
Horst Konzen is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Horst Konzen played?
Our database contains 102 games by Horst Konzen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Konzen?
102 games by Horst Konzen 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.