Prepare against Oliver Horenburg
DEU · World #40,390 classical · FIDE ID 533034338
When preparing against Oliver Horenburg, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Oliver Horenburg, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Horenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Horenburg 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 | 1,934 | 1,969 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Horenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Horenburg's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Horenburg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Oliver Horenburg's chess games
All 43 games by Oliver Horenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Ronald Miksche | 1,971 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | B22 |
| Sep 2011 | Dietrich Homberger | 1,866 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | C69 |
| Sep 2015 | Maximilian Vavro | 1,747 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | E14 |
| Dec 2014 | Leon Sievert | 1,496 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| chT-GER U15 | 1996 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U15 | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 0 | 1,594 |
| chT-NRW U18 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,796 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Horenburg's chess games?
43 games by Oliver Horenburg, from Jan 2026 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 Oliver Horenburg has played.
What does Oliver Horenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Oliver Horenburg opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Horenburg answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Oliver Horenburg play as White?
As White, Oliver Horenburg's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Horenburg play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Horenburg most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Oliver Horenburg's FIDE rating?
Oliver Horenburg is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Oliver Horenburg played?
Our database contains 43 games by Oliver Horenburg, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Horenburg?
43 games by Oliver Horenburg 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.