Prepare against Olena Hess
WIM · DEU · World #19,102 classical · FIDE ID 14102471
Our database contains 96 games by Olena Hess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olena Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olena Hess 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 | 2,065 | 2,185 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,055 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 29 | 45 | 22 | 30.2% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 25 | 6 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olena Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olena Hess's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 98.1% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Olena Hess's chess games
All 96 games by Olena Hess 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: 29 wins, 45 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Jana Jackova | 2,389 | BL 0506 w | C41 |
| Jan 2017 | Katrina Skinke | 2,218 | BL2 West 1617 w | B00 |
| Oct 2018 | Carsten Stanetzek | 2,155 | NRW Class1 1819 | C41 |
| Jan 2007 | Kirsten van Muenster | 2,145 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A36 |
| Mar 2006 | Antje Fuchs | 2,104 | BL 0506 w | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 30 | 19 | 2,068 |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| BL 2223 w | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| BL 0506 w | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| BL2 West 1718 w | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| Oberliga NRW 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,126 |
| BL 0405 w | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olena Hess's chess games?
96 games by Olena Hess, 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 Olena Hess has played.
What does Olena Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Olena Hess opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olena Hess answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olena Hess play as White?
As White, Olena Hess's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olena Hess play as Black?
As Black, Olena Hess most often plays: Philidor (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Olena Hess's FIDE rating?
Olena Hess is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Olena Hess played?
Our database contains 96 games by Olena Hess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 45 draws, 22 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olena Hess?
96 games by Olena Hess 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.