Prepare against Horst Szymaniak
DEU · World #31,486 classical · FIDE ID 4654153
Our database contains 153 games by Horst Szymaniak, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Szymaniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Szymaniak 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 | 1,977 | 2,190 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,993 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 72 | 30 | 51 | 47.1% |
| As White | 77 | 41 | 13 | 23 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 31 | 17 | 28 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Szymaniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Szymaniak's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 61.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Szymaniak usually continues Bc4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Szymaniak usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Szymaniak usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 59.5% | 34.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 40.5% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Horst Szymaniak's chess games
All 153 games by Horst Szymaniak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 72 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Harald Lieb | 2,245 | 7th Wch Seniors | C19 |
| Jan 1997 | Per Ofstad | 2,175 | 7th Wch Seniors | C68 |
| Aug 2009 | Bernd Weber | 2,153 | 21st ch-GER Seniors | C56 |
| Aug 2014 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,136 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B34 |
| Jan 2003 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 2,090 | 13th Wch Seniors | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essen Open 04 | 2005 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,007 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| 5th ch-Ruhr Seniors | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 11th ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| 4th ch-Ruhr Seniors | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,093 |
| 16th NRW-ch Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors 10th | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Szymaniak's chess games?
153 games by Horst Szymaniak, from Jan 2004 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 Szymaniak has played.
What does Horst Szymaniak play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Horst Szymaniak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Szymaniak answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Szymaniak play as White?
As White, Horst Szymaniak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Szymaniak play as Black?
As Black, Horst Szymaniak most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Horst Szymaniak's FIDE rating?
Horst Szymaniak is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Horst Szymaniak played?
Our database contains 153 games by Horst Szymaniak, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Szymaniak?
153 games by Horst Szymaniak 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.