Prepare against Kurt Hotze
DEU · World #85,039 classical · FIDE ID 24657573
When preparing against Kurt Hotze, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Kurt Hotze, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Hotze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Hotze 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 | 1,817 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 102 | 61 | 122 | 35.8% |
| As White | 139 | 61 | 29 | 49 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 146 | 41 | 32 | 73 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Hotze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Hotze's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 62.6% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 28.1% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Hotze usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hotze usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hotze usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Hotze usually continues e3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hotze usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Hotze usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 44.6% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.2% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Kurt Hotze's chess games
All 285 games by Kurt Hotze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 102 wins, 61 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Rolf Menk | 2,190 | ch-Pinneberg | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Rolf Gehrke | 2,104 | ch-Pinneberg | D06 |
| Sep 2011 | Raymond Schroeder | 2,001 | ch-Pinneberg | A52 |
| Nov 2018 | Madjid Emami | 1,977 | ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | B15 |
| Sep 2008 | Jens Klockgether | 1,894 | ch-Pinneberg | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 97 | 43 | 1,669 |
| chA-Hamburg | 2017 | 34 | 14.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 13 | 3.5 | – |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 1,706 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,734 |
| ch-Hamburg A-Klasse | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Hotze's chess games?
285 games by Kurt Hotze, from Jul 2012 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 Kurt Hotze has played.
What does Kurt Hotze play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Kurt Hotze opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Hotze answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Kurt Hotze play as White?
As White, Kurt Hotze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Hotze play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Hotze most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Kurt Hotze's FIDE rating?
Kurt Hotze is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kurt Hotze played?
Our database contains 285 games by Kurt Hotze, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 61 draws, 122 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Hotze?
285 games by Kurt Hotze 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.