Prepare against Nils Hapke
DEU · World #61,457 classical · FIDE ID 24658880
When preparing against Nils Hapke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Nils Hapke, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Hapke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Hapke 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 58 | 23 | 54 | 43.0% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 13 | 26 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 26 | 10 | 28 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Hapke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Hapke's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Hapke usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hapke usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hapke usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 97.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Nils Hapke's chess games
All 135 games by Nils Hapke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 58 wins, 23 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Siegfried Loecken | 2,122 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | C02 |
| Jun 2008 | Aron Moritz | 1,984 | ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | B22 |
| Jan 2018 | Jose Santos | 1,783 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D05 |
| Oct 2010 | Maximilian Krause | 1,674 | ch-Hannover U18 | D18 |
| Jan 2019 | Jannes Gerdes | 1,639 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2004 | 19 | 11 | 1,091 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 1,262 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 1,516 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,046 |
| ch-GER internet U14 qual 03 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,297 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,955 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Hapke's chess games?
135 games by Nils Hapke, from Sep 2009 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 Nils Hapke has played.
What does Nils Hapke play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Nils Hapke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Hapke answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nils Hapke play as White?
As White, Nils Hapke's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Hapke play as Black?
As Black, Nils Hapke most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Nils Hapke's FIDE rating?
Nils Hapke is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nils Hapke played?
Our database contains 135 games by Nils Hapke, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 23 draws, 54 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Hapke?
135 games by Nils Hapke 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.