Prepare against Patrick Henschen
DEU · World #63,007 classical · FIDE ID 12950939
When preparing against Patrick Henschen, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 46 games by Patrick Henschen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Henschen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Henschen 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 | 1,845 | 1,845 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 23.9% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Henschen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Henschen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 90.9% | 22.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 22.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Henschen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Henschen usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Henschen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Henschen usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Patrick Henschen's chess games
All 46 games by Patrick Henschen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Bernd Schramm | 2,036 | 30th Kiel Open | D35 |
| May 2026 | Gunnar Gailis | 1,643 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | E20 |
| Jul 2017 | Christiane Rommeck | 1,616 | 30th Kiel Open | B13 |
| Aug 2017 | Kolja Maas | 1,527 | 30th Kiel Open | B18 |
| Aug 2017 | Richard Mueller | 1,484 | 30th Kiel Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 Vormeister | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,225 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,749 |
| Kiel Cup U20 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,393 |
| 25th Kiel Open | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,585 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,662 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,768 |
| 26th Kiel Open A | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,576 |
| 27th Kiel Open A | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Henschen's chess games?
46 games by Patrick Henschen, from Sep 2012 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 Patrick Henschen has played.
What does Patrick Henschen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Patrick Henschen opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Henschen answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Patrick Henschen play as White?
As White, Patrick Henschen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Henschen play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Henschen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Patrick Henschen's FIDE rating?
Patrick Henschen is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Patrick Henschen played?
Our database contains 46 games by Patrick Henschen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Henschen?
46 games by Patrick Henschen 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.