Prepare against Norbert Hufelschulte
DEU · World #21,013 classical · FIDE ID 12935239
When preparing against Norbert Hufelschulte, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Norbert Hufelschulte, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Hufelschulte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Hufelschulte 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 | 2,049 | 2,091 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 46 | 69 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As White | 75 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 31 | 19 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Hufelschulte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Hufelschulte's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hufelschulte usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hufelschulte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hufelschulte usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 39.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Norbert Hufelschulte's chess games
All 145 games by Norbert Hufelschulte in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 46 wins, 69 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Frank Wuts | 2,280 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | D00 |
| Mar 2008 | Erich Krueger | 2,210 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | D87 |
| Oct 2010 | Hartmut Kauder | 2,088 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | A85 |
| Oct 2016 | Ralph Ingo Hille | 2,083 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | A01 |
| Oct 2004 | Mathias Mroczek | 2,081 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,032 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,232 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Hufelschulte's chess games?
145 games by Norbert Hufelschulte, from Mar 2015 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 Norbert Hufelschulte has played.
What does Norbert Hufelschulte play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Norbert Hufelschulte opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Hufelschulte answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Norbert Hufelschulte play as White?
As White, Norbert Hufelschulte's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Hufelschulte play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Hufelschulte most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Norbert Hufelschulte's FIDE rating?
Norbert Hufelschulte is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Norbert Hufelschulte played?
Our database contains 145 games by Norbert Hufelschulte, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 69 draws, 30 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Hufelschulte?
145 games by Norbert Hufelschulte 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.