Prepare against Matthias Hoensch
FM · DEU · World #7,136 classical · FIDE ID 4602528
Our database contains 244 games by Matthias Hoensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Hoensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Hoensch 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 | 2,222 | 2,332 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,224 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 84 | 91 | 69 | 34.4% |
| As White | 125 | 43 | 45 | 37 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 41 | 46 | 32 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Hoensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Hoensch's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 81 | 64.8% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 34 | 27.2% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.2% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Hoensch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 58.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 25 | 41.7% | 66.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Matthias Hoensch's chess games
All 244 games by Matthias Hoensch 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: 84 wins, 91 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Matthias Ruf | 2,425 | BL2-Sued 9091 | D02 |
| Jan 1992 | Horst Vonthron | 2,400 | BL2-Sued 9192 | A55 |
| Aug 2004 | Patrice Etchegaray | 2,390 | Banyoles Open 7th | D07 |
| Nov 1998 | Josef Jurek | 2,390 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | A30 |
| May 2003 | Roland Loetscher | 2,378 | 9th Bodensee-Cup | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1991 | 35 | 20 | 2,342 |
| Olot Open | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| BL2-Sued 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,432 |
| Herrenberg | 1986 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Hoensch's chess games?
244 games by Matthias Hoensch, 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 Matthias Hoensch has played.
What does Matthias Hoensch play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Matthias Hoensch opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Hoensch answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matthias Hoensch play as White?
As White, Matthias Hoensch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Hoensch play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Hoensch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Matthias Hoensch's FIDE rating?
Matthias Hoensch is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Matthias Hoensch played?
Our database contains 244 games by Matthias Hoensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 91 draws, 69 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Hoensch?
244 games by Matthias Hoensch 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.