Prepare against Moritz Hurm
DEU · World #24,149 classical · FIDE ID 16235150
When preparing against Moritz Hurm, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Moritz Hurm, covering Feb 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Hurm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz Hurm 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 | 2,026 | 2,033 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,002 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,971 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 229 rated games against 219 different opponents, across 30 events in 1 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 | 143 | 67 | 32 | 44 | 46.9% | 1,849 | 1,909 | 13 |
| Rapid | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 66.7% | 1,903 | 2,131 | 4 |
| Blitz | 64 | 32 | 5 | 27 | 50.0% | 1,969 | 1,969 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 110 | 32 | 25 | 53 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 91 | 60 | 12 | 19 | 65.9% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 23 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 25 | 4 | 18 | 1,996 | 2,034 |
| 2025 | 43 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 1,917 | 2,019 |
| 2024 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 1,894 | 1,876 |
| 2023 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 1,929 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1,731 | 1,749 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,060 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,746 | 1,880 |
| 2018 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
| 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,742 | 1,692 |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,702 | 1,702 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Hurm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Hurm's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hurm usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hurm usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Hurm usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Moritz Hurm's chess games
All 40 games by Moritz Hurm in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jacob Fasshauer | 2,062 | chT-GER U16 | B49 |
| Dec 2018 | Robin Gallasch | 1,902 | chT-GER U16 | E11 |
| Dec 2016 | Moritz Brockhoff | 1,818 | chT-GER U14 | C01 |
| Jun 2018 | Christopher Freiherr von Hauff | 1,800 | chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U16 | B20 |
| Nov 2025 | Karolina Kosak | 1,796 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 1,772 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,606 |
| chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U16 | 2018 | 3 | 3 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Hurm's chess games?
40 games by Moritz Hurm, from Feb 2017 to Nov 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 Moritz Hurm has played.
What does Moritz Hurm play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Moritz Hurm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Hurm answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Moritz Hurm play as White?
As White, Moritz Hurm's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Hurm play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Hurm most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Moritz Hurm's FIDE rating?
Moritz Hurm is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Moritz Hurm played?
Our database contains 40 games by Moritz Hurm, covering Feb 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Hurm?
40 games by Moritz Hurm 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.