Prepare against Jens Hirneise
FM · DEU · World #2,745 classical · FIDE ID 24614734
When preparing against Jens Hirneise, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,972 games by Jens Hirneise, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Hirneise's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Hirneise 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 | 2,349 | 2,387 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,409 | 2,436 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,428 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,972 | 843 | 447 | 682 | 42.7% |
| As White | 979 | 456 | 216 | 307 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 993 | 387 | 231 | 375 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Hirneise's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Hirneise's side.
First moves as White (979 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 581 | 59.3% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 178 | 18.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 114 | 11.6% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 47 | 4.8% | 44.7% |
| b3 | 19 | 1.9% | 68.4% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 1.1% | 81.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues d4 (66.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hirneise usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 264 | 57.5% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 51 | 11.1% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 34 | 7.4% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 30 | 6.5% | 68.3% |
| e6 | 24 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 19 | 4.1% | 63.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 247 | 70.4% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 62 | 17.7% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
Jens Hirneise's chess games
All 1,972 games by Jens Hirneise in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 843 wins, 447 draws, 682 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 93 | 39/25/29 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 17/17/24 | 29.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 47 | 23/6/18 | 48.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 17/6/14 | 45.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 147 | 53/46/48 | 36.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 17/18/21 | 30.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 55 | 19/15/21 | 34.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 14/11/17 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 11/11/14 | 30.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D00 | London System | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,678 | Wch Rapid | B22 |
| Dec 2016 | David W L Howell | 2,644 | Wch Blitz | B06 |
| May 2019 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,639 | ch-GER blitz | C84 |
| May 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2018 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,602 | Wch Blitz | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 835 | 464.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 44 | 29 | 2,319 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 42 | 16 | 2,403 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 38 | 17 | 2,404 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 15.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2009 | 31 | 19 | 2,181 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 11.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,404 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thilo Kabisch (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Hirneise's chess games?
1,972 games by Jens Hirneise, from Oct 2004 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 Hirneise has played.
What does Jens Hirneise play on the first move as White?
Across 979 games with White in our database, Jens Hirneise opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Hirneise answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jens Hirneise play as White?
As White, Jens Hirneise's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (93 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 29.3% win rate); Réti Opening (47 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 979 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Hirneise play as Black?
As Black, Jens Hirneise most often plays: Sicilian (147 games, 36.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (56 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 993 games.
What is Jens Hirneise's FIDE rating?
Jens Hirneise is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,409 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Jens Hirneise played?
Our database contains 1,972 games by Jens Hirneise, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 843 wins, 447 draws, 682 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Hirneise?
1,972 games by Jens Hirneise 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.