Prepare against Jens Hinkmann
DEU · World #22,481 classical · FIDE ID 4647831
When preparing against Jens Hinkmann, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Jens Hinkmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Hinkmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Hinkmann 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 | 2,037 | 2,145 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,104 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 51 | 49 | 36 | 37.5% |
| As White | 81 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Hinkmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Hinkmann's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hinkmann usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hinkmann usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Hinkmann usually continues exd5 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hinkmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hinkmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 73.7% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Jens Hinkmann's chess games
All 136 games by Jens Hinkmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 49 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,211 | BL2-West 1920 | D07 |
| Oct 1995 | Hans Hornung | 2,145 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | B23 |
| Oct 2009 | Christoph Klups | 2,142 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | B26 |
| Mar 2008 | Markus Berendsen | 2,123 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Andree Schlosser | 2,120 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,145 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,010 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,805 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Hinkmann's chess games?
136 games by Jens Hinkmann, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jens Hinkmann has played.
What does Jens Hinkmann play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jens Hinkmann opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Hinkmann answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...h6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jens Hinkmann play as White?
As White, Jens Hinkmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Hinkmann play as Black?
As Black, Jens Hinkmann most often plays: Queen's Gambit (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Jens Hinkmann's FIDE rating?
Jens Hinkmann is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Jens Hinkmann played?
Our database contains 136 games by Jens Hinkmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 49 draws, 36 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Hinkmann?
136 games by Jens Hinkmann 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.