Prepare against Olaf Horstmann
DEU · World #17,521 classical · FIDE ID 4687060
When preparing against Olaf Horstmann, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Olaf Horstmann, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Horstmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Horstmann 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 | 2,080 | 2,256 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 83 | 77 | 73 | 35.5% |
| As White | 117 | 47 | 36 | 33 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 117 | 36 | 41 | 40 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Horstmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Horstmann's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 92.3% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.1% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues d3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues Bc4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Horstmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 56.9% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 31.4% | 40.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 63.6% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 31.8% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Olaf Horstmann's chess games
All 234 games by Olaf Horstmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 77 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 16/8/11 | 45.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 24 | 9/6/8 | 37.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Kulkarni Bhakti | 2,363 | 3rd Prague Summer Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2001 | Bodo Schmidt | 2,360 | 10th Dresden Open | C00 |
| Mar 2007 | Guido Heisel | 2,302 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | A81 |
| Jan 2010 | Milon Gupta | 2,301 | NRW Class2 0910 | B01 |
| Jul 2001 | Karl-Heinz Lehmann | 2,286 | 10th Dresden Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 23 | 12 | 2,129 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 15 | 9 | 2,193 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 8 | 2,122 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,059 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Horstmann's chess games?
234 games by Olaf Horstmann, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Olaf Horstmann has played.
What does Olaf Horstmann play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Olaf Horstmann opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Horstmann answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Olaf Horstmann play as White?
As White, Olaf Horstmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 45.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Horstmann play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Horstmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Olaf Horstmann's FIDE rating?
Olaf Horstmann is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Olaf Horstmann played?
Our database contains 234 games by Olaf Horstmann, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 77 draws, 73 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Horstmann?
234 games by Olaf Horstmann 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.