Prepare against Ludger Hoellman
DEU · World #33,123 classical · FIDE ID 4606507
When preparing against Ludger Hoellman, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 392 games by Ludger Hoellman, covering Jan 1988 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ludger Hoellman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludger Hoellman 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 | 1,969 | 2,286 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,059 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,111 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 168 | 106 | 118 | 42.9% |
| As White | 202 | 91 | 53 | 58 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 190 | 77 | 53 | 60 | 40.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 990 rated games against 813 different opponents, across 282 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 766 | 334 | 206 | 226 | 43.6% | 2,059 | 2,105 | 17 |
| Rapid | 30 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 56.7% | 1,848 | 1,894 | 5 |
| Blitz | 189 | 89 | 14 | 86 | 47.1% | 1,975 | 1,954 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 339 | 74 | 81 | 184 | 21.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 583 | 321 | 132 | 130 | 55.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 24 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 82 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2,041 | 2,002 |
| 2025 | 75 | 32 | 16 | 27 | 1,958 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 1,962 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 106 | 54 | 10 | 42 | 1,922 | 1,954 |
| 2022 | 142 | 67 | 16 | 59 | 2,009 | 1,996 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2,031 | 2,098 |
| 2020 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1,894 | 2,072 |
| 2019 | 53 | 18 | 13 | 22 | 2,086 | 2,048 |
| 2018 | 61 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 2,039 | 2,111 |
| 2017 | 62 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 2,046 | 2,161 |
| 2016 | 44 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 1,973 | 2,049 |
| 2015 | 45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 2,034 | 2,072 |
| 2014 | 35 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 2,115 | 2,198 |
| 2013 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2,120 | 2,095 |
| 2012 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 2,093 | 2,150 |
| 2011 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 2,095 | 2,119 |
| 2010 | 58 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 2,096 | 2,148 |
| 2009 | 55 | 26 | 17 | 12 | 2,157 | 2,262 |
| 2008 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2,158 | 2,131 |
| 2007 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 2,177 | 2,217 |
| 2006 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2,258 | 1,991 |
Where Ludger Hoellman has played
Germany (150) · Netherlands (119) · Czechia (13)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludger Hoellman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludger Hoellman's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 47.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 24.8% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 36 | 17.8% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 18 | 8.9% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hoellman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 33.7% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 26 | 29.2% | 59.6% |
| c6 | 17 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.4% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 39.7% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 36.5% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Ludger Hoellman's chess games
All 392 games by Ludger Hoellman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1988 - Oct 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: 168 wins, 106 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Detlef Adam | 2,357 | 5th Werther Schloss Open A | B22 |
| Dec 2012 | Thomas Bohn | 2,345 | BL2-West 1213 | A03 |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg | 2,340 | Einhausen Open | A44 |
| Oct 2007 | Martin Hoerstmann | 2,321 | Oberliga Nord W 0708 | A40 |
| Jul 2009 | Lukas Kuchynka | 2,307 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,108 |
| Muenster Open | 1989 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,297 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,359 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludger Hoellman's chess games?
392 games by Ludger Hoellman, from Jan 1988 to Oct 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 Ludger Hoellman has played.
What does Ludger Hoellman play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Ludger Hoellman opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludger Hoellman answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ludger Hoellman play as White?
As White, Ludger Hoellman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludger Hoellman play as Black?
As Black, Ludger Hoellman most often plays: Rat Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Ludger Hoellman's FIDE rating?
Ludger Hoellman is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ludger Hoellman played?
Our database contains 392 games by Ludger Hoellman, covering Jan 1988 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 106 draws, 118 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludger Hoellman?
392 games by Ludger Hoellman 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.