Prepare against Johannes Hierl
DEU · World #134,426 classical · FIDE ID 16235096
When preparing against Johannes Hierl, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Johannes Hierl, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Hierl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Hierl 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 | 1,635 | 1,642 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,637 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 44 | 22 | 73 | 31.7% |
| As White | 68 | 21 | 12 | 35 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 23 | 10 | 38 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Hierl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Hierl's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 28 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Hierl usually continues Bf4 (35.3% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Hierl usually continues Bf4 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Hierl usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hierl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hierl usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hierl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 68.6% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 12 | 23.5% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Johannes Hierl's chess games
All 139 games by Johannes Hierl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 44 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Mario Noack | 2,111 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D00 |
| Mar 2020 | Martin Lerch | 1,872 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C28 |
| May 2020 | Calvin Wolff | 1,842 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Marcus Pillath | 1,665 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | D00 |
| Jun 2019 | Jonas Feidt | 1,622 | ch-GER U25-B | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 36 | 12.5 | 1,256 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,405 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,557 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,581 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Hierl's chess games?
139 games by Johannes Hierl, from Oct 2017 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 Johannes Hierl has played.
What does Johannes Hierl play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Johannes Hierl opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nc3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Hierl answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Johannes Hierl play as White?
As White, Johannes Hierl's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Hierl play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Hierl most often plays: Elephant Gambit (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Johannes Hierl's FIDE rating?
Johannes Hierl is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,642 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Johannes Hierl played?
Our database contains 139 games by Johannes Hierl, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 22 draws, 73 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Hierl?
139 games by Johannes Hierl 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.