Prepare against Horst Mentlein
DEU · World #26,366 classical · FIDE ID 24680800
Our database contains 40 games by Horst Mentlein, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Mentlein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Mentlein 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 | 2,009 | 2,071 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,031 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 42.5% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Mentlein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Mentlein's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 100.0% | 73.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 73.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Mentlein usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Mentlein usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Mentlein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Horst Mentlein's chess games
All 40 games by Horst Mentlein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Andreas Jagodzinsky | 2,102 | 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | D55 |
| Apr 2009 | Franz Felser | 2,098 | 64th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | A29 |
| Apr 2017 | Hans-Adolf Dittmann | 2,083 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | B13 |
| Apr 2017 | Manfred Zimmermann | 2,012 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | A31 |
| Mar 2008 | Klaus Seeck | 1,994 | 63rd ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63rd ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,026 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 64th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors-A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Mentlein's chess games?
40 games by Horst Mentlein, from Jul 2008 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 Mentlein has played.
What does Horst Mentlein play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Horst Mentlein opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Mentlein answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Mentlein play as White?
As White, Horst Mentlein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Mentlein play as Black?
As Black, Horst Mentlein most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Horst Mentlein's FIDE rating?
Horst Mentlein is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Horst Mentlein played?
Our database contains 40 games by Horst Mentlein, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Mentlein?
40 games by Horst Mentlein 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.