Prepare against Katja Hartung
DEU · World #32,446 classical · FIDE ID 24603970
When preparing against Katja Hartung, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Katja Hartung, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katja Hartung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katja Hartung 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 | 1,972 | 2,042 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,946 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 34.8% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katja Hartung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katja Hartung's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hartung usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hartung usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hartung usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Katja Hartung's chess games
All 69 games by Katja Hartung in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Enrico Timoschenko | 2,144 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | C65 |
| Jan 2015 | Lothar Schmidt | 2,070 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Mira Kierzek | 2,055 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A85 |
| Jan 2020 | Rainer Erler | 2,024 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | C91 |
| Oct 2019 | Eric Schneider | 1,936 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Rapid w | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,951 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,211 |
| BL2 Ost 1920 w | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,948 |
| Regionalliga SO 1718 w | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,605 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katja Hartung's chess games?
69 games by Katja Hartung, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Katja Hartung has played.
What does Katja Hartung play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Katja Hartung opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katja Hartung answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Katja Hartung play as White?
As White, Katja Hartung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katja Hartung play as Black?
As Black, Katja Hartung most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Katja Hartung's FIDE rating?
Katja Hartung is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Katja Hartung played?
Our database contains 69 games by Katja Hartung, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katja Hartung?
69 games by Katja Hartung 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.