Prepare against Ingolf Hodl
DEU · World #38,314 classical · FIDE ID 4673700
Our database contains 168 games by Ingolf Hodl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingolf Hodl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingolf Hodl 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 | 1,943 | 2,148 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,930 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 67 | 37 | 64 | 39.9% |
| As White | 89 | 41 | 17 | 31 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 26 | 20 | 33 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingolf Hodl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingolf Hodl's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 84.3% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 15.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hodl usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hodl usually continues Nf3 (89.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hodl usually continues exd5 (42.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hodl usually continues Bg2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hodl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hodl usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Ingolf Hodl's chess games
All 168 games by Ingolf Hodl 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: 67 wins, 37 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Rolf Luckow | 2,187 | Oberliga Nord N 1213 | B59 |
| Feb 2013 | Martin Fischer | 2,150 | Oberliga Nord N 1213 | C89 |
| Jan 2002 | Joerg Beerbaum | 2,141 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0203 | A08 |
| Dec 2003 | Klaus van Riesen | 2,135 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | C78 |
| Nov 2018 | Arvid Grahl | 2,100 | Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,104 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 7 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,168 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingolf Hodl's chess games?
168 games by Ingolf Hodl, 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 Ingolf Hodl has played.
What does Ingolf Hodl play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Ingolf Hodl opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingolf Hodl answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ingolf Hodl play as White?
As White, Ingolf Hodl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingolf Hodl play as Black?
As Black, Ingolf Hodl most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Ingolf Hodl's FIDE rating?
Ingolf Hodl is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ingolf Hodl played?
Our database contains 168 games by Ingolf Hodl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 37 draws, 64 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingolf Hodl?
168 games by Ingolf Hodl 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.