Prepare against Karola Hoerhold
DEU · World #84,975 classical · FIDE ID 12955701
When preparing against Karola Hoerhold, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Karola Hoerhold, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karola Hoerhold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karola Hoerhold 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 | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karola Hoerhold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karola Hoerhold's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 84.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hoerhold usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hoerhold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hoerhold usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Hoerhold usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hoerhold usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Karola Hoerhold's chess games
All 47 games by Karola Hoerhold in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Eberhard Biessner | 1,833 | Solingen Karneval Open | C58 |
| Aug 2020 | Josef Vachal | 1,808 | Plzen Calliditas Open | C06 |
| May 2025 | Bolor-Erdem Batbaatar | 1,739 | Bodensee Open | C53 |
| Jun 2018 | Ann-Kathrin Schaefer | 1,702 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C38 |
| Jun 2019 | Mario Mongi | 1,547 | chB-Hessen | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,657 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,506 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,406 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,557 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| Regionalliga West 1718 w | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karola Hoerhold's chess games?
47 games by Karola Hoerhold, from Oct 2016 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 Karola Hoerhold has played.
What does Karola Hoerhold play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Karola Hoerhold opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karola Hoerhold answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Karola Hoerhold play as White?
As White, Karola Hoerhold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karola Hoerhold play as Black?
As Black, Karola Hoerhold most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Karola Hoerhold's FIDE rating?
Karola Hoerhold is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Karola Hoerhold played?
Our database contains 47 games by Karola Hoerhold, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karola Hoerhold?
47 games by Karola Hoerhold 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.