Prepare against Mark Hermanowski
DEU · World #32,651 classical · FIDE ID 4646690
Our database contains 135 games by Mark Hermanowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Hermanowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Hermanowski 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 | 1,971 | 2,052 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 48 | 18 | 69 | 35.6% |
| As White | 70 | 23 | 7 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 11 | 29 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Hermanowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Hermanowski's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 54.3% | 31.6% |
| f4 | 31 | 44.3% | 46.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 46.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hermanowski usually continues fxe5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Mark Hermanowski's chess games
All 135 games by Mark Hermanowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 18 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Rainer Wittmann | 2,233 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | B00 |
| Dec 1998 | Robin Wuenderlich | 2,232 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | A03 |
| Apr 2008 | Andreas Jacubowski | 2,191 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | C00 |
| Jun 2004 | Andreas Goschin | 2,096 | Ruhrgebiet playoff 0304 | A03 |
| May 2001 | Michael Brockmann | 2,064 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0001 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,839 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VK4 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,655 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | – |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Hermanowski's chess games?
135 games by Mark Hermanowski, from Apr 2003 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 Mark Hermanowski has played.
What does Mark Hermanowski play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Mark Hermanowski opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Hermanowski answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mark Hermanowski play as White?
As White, Mark Hermanowski's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Hermanowski play as Black?
As Black, Mark Hermanowski most often plays: French Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Mark Hermanowski's FIDE rating?
Mark Hermanowski is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Mark Hermanowski played?
Our database contains 135 games by Mark Hermanowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 18 draws, 69 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Hermanowski?
135 games by Mark Hermanowski 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.