Prepare against Horst Vonthron
FM · DEU · World #3,505 classical · FIDE ID 4600495
When preparing against Horst Vonthron, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 418 games by Horst Vonthron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Vonthron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Vonthron 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 | 2,319 | 2,377 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 418 | 159 | 135 | 124 | 38.0% |
| As White | 192 | 81 | 61 | 50 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 226 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Vonthron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Vonthron's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 84.4% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 12.5% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vonthron usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 47.0% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.0% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 11.0% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 7.0% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 88.7% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Horst Vonthron's chess games
All 418 games by Horst Vonthron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 135 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Namig Guliyev | 2,548 | BL2-Sued 1920 | D23 |
| Nov 2014 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,534 | Oberliga Baden 1415 | B42 |
| May 2005 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,495 | 7th Salou Open | B87 |
| Jan 1991 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,485 | Bundesliga 1990-91 | B07 |
| Aug 2006 | Edward Porper | 2,479 | 15th Vienna Open A | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,454 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,439 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,478 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 12 | 1 | 2,137 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,352 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1982 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| 5th Izmir Open | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Vonthron's chess games?
418 games by Horst Vonthron, from Apr 2003 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 Vonthron has played.
What does Horst Vonthron play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Horst Vonthron opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Vonthron answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Horst Vonthron play as White?
As White, Horst Vonthron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Vonthron play as Black?
As Black, Horst Vonthron most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Horst Vonthron's FIDE rating?
Horst Vonthron is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Horst Vonthron played?
Our database contains 418 games by Horst Vonthron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 135 draws, 124 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Vonthron?
418 games by Horst Vonthron 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.