Prepare against Hubert Mossong
FM · Luxembourg · World #43,917 classical · FIDE ID 4000030
When preparing against Hubert Mossong, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Hubert Mossong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Mossong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Mossong 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 | 1,918 | 2,196 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,164 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 156 | 103 | 226 | 32.2% |
| As White | 215 | 73 | 58 | 84 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 270 | 83 | 45 | 142 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Mossong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Mossong's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 93.5% | 46.8% |
| f4 | 12 | 5.6% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mossong usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mossong usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mossong usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Mossong usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Mossong usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mossong usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 71.0% | 36.9% |
| d6 | 32 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 64 | 67.4% | 41.4% |
| f5 | 15 | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 15.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Hubert Mossong's chess games
All 485 games by Hubert Mossong 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: 156 wins, 103 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 68 | 26/12/30 | 38.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 16/8/23 | 34.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 34 | 11/6/17 | 32.4% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 1/2/11 | 7.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Aleksandar Colovic | 2,451 | 18th chT-EU | B23 |
| Jan 1988 | Mershad Sharif | 2,450 | 12th Mitropa Cup | B33 |
| Jan 1988 | Ennio Arlandi | 2,405 | 12th Mitropa Cup | A89 |
| Nov 2011 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,402 | 18th chT-EU | B10 |
| Jan 1987 | Alfred Kertesz | 2,370 | 26th Luxembourg Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 16 | 10 | 2,358 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 7 | 2,300 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 4 | 2,181 |
| Prague Vysehrad | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,331 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,160 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 10 | 5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Mossong's chess games?
485 games by Hubert Mossong, 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 Hubert Mossong has played.
What does Hubert Mossong play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Hubert Mossong opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Mossong answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Hubert Mossong play as White?
As White, Hubert Mossong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (68 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Mossong play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Mossong most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Rat Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Hubert Mossong's FIDE rating?
Hubert Mossong is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hubert Mossong played?
Our database contains 485 games by Hubert Mossong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 103 draws, 226 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Mossong?
485 games by Hubert Mossong 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.