Prepare against Johann Herrmann
Austria · World #16,557 classical · FIDE ID 1606395
Our database contains 91 games by Johann Herrmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Herrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Herrmann 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 | 2,089 | 2,182 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 30.8% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Herrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Herrmann's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 40 | 87.0% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.9% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 20 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Johann Herrmann's chess games
All 91 games by Johann Herrmann 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: 28 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 20 | 2/6/12 | 10.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Kurt Fahrner | 2,342 | ch-AUT | D15 |
| Oct 2002 | Heimo Titz | 2,325 | chT2M-AUT 0203 | A50 |
| Jan 1996 | Guido Kaspret | 2,320 | 16th Jacques Lemans Open | B00 |
| Jul 1998 | Frank Strozewski | 2,265 | 17th Jacques Lemans Open | A10 |
| Jul 2004 | Ludwig Deutsch | 2,155 | ch-AUT | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 1995 | 12 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 17th Jacques Lemans Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,323 |
| ch-Gleisdorf | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 1,825 |
| 15th Jacques Lemans Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,052 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,115 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Herrmann's chess games?
91 games by Johann Herrmann, 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 Johann Herrmann has played.
What does Johann Herrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Johann Herrmann opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Herrmann answers 1...b6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Johann Herrmann play as White?
As White, Johann Herrmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Herrmann play as Black?
As Black, Johann Herrmann most often plays: Owen Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); English Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Johann Herrmann's FIDE rating?
Johann Herrmann is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Johann Herrmann played?
Our database contains 91 games by Johann Herrmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Herrmann?
91 games by Johann Herrmann 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.