Prepare against Horst Nordhorn
DEU · World #93,691 classical · FIDE ID 12965286
When preparing against Horst Nordhorn, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (33%).
Our database contains 87 games by Horst Nordhorn, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Nordhorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Nordhorn 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 | 1,748 | 1,801 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 30 | 23 | 34 | 34.5% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Nordhorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Nordhorn's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 39.0% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Nordhorn usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Horst Nordhorn's chess games
All 87 games by Horst Nordhorn in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Georg Merettig | 1,915 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B21 |
| Jan 2019 | Dieter Stummeyer | 1,813 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Michael Jaekel | 1,772 | 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Ruben Korb | 1,767 | Verden Open B | C42 |
| Jan 2023 | Lara Kiesel | 1,701 | Verden Open B | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 21 | 6 | 1,678 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,677 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,909 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,654 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| DSOL 05 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,620 |
| GER CupT | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Nordhorn's chess games?
87 games by Horst Nordhorn, from Feb 2014 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 Nordhorn has played.
What does Horst Nordhorn play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Horst Nordhorn opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Nordhorn answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...a6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...b5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Horst Nordhorn play as White?
As White, Horst Nordhorn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Nordhorn play as Black?
As Black, Horst Nordhorn most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Polish Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Horst Nordhorn's FIDE rating?
Horst Nordhorn is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Horst Nordhorn played?
Our database contains 87 games by Horst Nordhorn, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Nordhorn?
87 games by Horst Nordhorn 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.