Prepare against Juergen Hertling
DEU · World #68,395 classical · FIDE ID 12983926
When preparing against Juergen Hertling, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 49 games by Juergen Hertling, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Hertling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Hertling 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 | 1,827 | 1,890 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,822 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,724 | 1,808 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Hertling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Hertling's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hertling usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hertling usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Hertling usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Juergen Hertling's chess games
All 49 games by Juergen Hertling in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Martin Bigott | 1,862 | Krefeld Open | A84 |
| Aug 2023 | Felix Liesendahl | 1,802 | Krefeld Open | E32 |
| Jul 2016 | Arne Bahr | 1,695 | Lueneburg Open A | A02 |
| Aug 2015 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 1,681 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | A53 |
| Aug 2014 | Ulrich Reinartz | 1,666 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 13 | 3 | 1,738 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,446 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,583 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Hertling's chess games?
49 games by Juergen Hertling, from Aug 2014 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 Juergen Hertling has played.
What does Juergen Hertling play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Juergen Hertling opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Hertling answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juergen Hertling play as White?
As White, Juergen Hertling's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Hertling play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Hertling most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Juergen Hertling's FIDE rating?
Juergen Hertling is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,724 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Juergen Hertling played?
Our database contains 49 games by Juergen Hertling, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Hertling?
49 games by Juergen Hertling 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.