Prepare against Paul Hinrichs
FM · DEU · World #3,769 classical · FIDE ID 12942545
Our database contains 423 games by Paul Hinrichs, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hinrichs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Hinrichs 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 | 2,310 | 2,358 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,324 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 187 | 103 | 133 | 44.2% |
| As White | 204 | 95 | 49 | 60 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 219 | 92 | 54 | 73 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hinrichs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hinrichs's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 97.1% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 91.8% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 95.5% | 53.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Paul Hinrichs's chess games
All 423 games by Paul Hinrichs in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 187 wins, 103 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 42 | 14/12/16 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,612 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Mark Kvetny | 2,480 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,475 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | C24 |
| Nov 2025 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,456 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Alberto Barp | 2,432 | Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,403 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 23 | 12 | 2,153 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 13 | 1,693 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 1,361 |
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,246 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,236 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 11 | 2,414 |
| ch-Rheinhessen U16/U18 | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hinrichs's chess games?
423 games by Paul Hinrichs, from Sep 2014 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 Paul Hinrichs has played.
What does Paul Hinrichs play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Paul Hinrichs opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hinrichs answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Paul Hinrichs play as White?
As White, Paul Hinrichs's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hinrichs play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hinrichs most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Paul Hinrichs's FIDE rating?
Paul Hinrichs is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Paul Hinrichs played?
Our database contains 423 games by Paul Hinrichs, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 103 draws, 133 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hinrichs?
423 games by Paul Hinrichs 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.