Prepare against Juergen Hess
DEU · World #34,719 classical · FIDE ID 24668664
When preparing against Juergen Hess, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Juergen Hess, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Hess 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 | 1,961 | 2,065 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,975 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,927 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 25.8% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Hess's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 37.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Juergen Hess's chess games
All 66 games by Juergen Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Peter Gmeiner | 2,234 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | B36 |
| May 2024 | Thomas Heining | 2,113 | Bodensee Open | C56 |
| Sep 2026 | Nenad Bonacic | 2,109 | 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | A06 |
| Feb 2006 | Gerold Fischer | 2,020 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | B33 |
| Feb 2007 | Herbert Koch | 1,996 | Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,876 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 12th Friedrichroda Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 11th Friedrichroda Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,960 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| Erfurt Open B 29th | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Hess's chess games?
66 games by Juergen Hess, from Apr 2007 to Sep 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 Hess has played.
What does Juergen Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Juergen Hess opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Hess answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juergen Hess play as White?
As White, Juergen Hess's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Hess play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Hess most often plays: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Juergen Hess's FIDE rating?
Juergen Hess is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Juergen Hess played?
Our database contains 66 games by Juergen Hess, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Hess?
66 games by Juergen Hess 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.