Prepare against Reinhard Hennicken
DEU · World #21,863 classical · FIDE ID 4664051
When preparing against Reinhard Hennicken, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Reinhard Hennicken, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Hennicken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Hennicken 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 | 2,042 | 2,083 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,998 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Hennicken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Hennicken's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hennicken usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hennicken usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Hennicken usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Reinhard Hennicken's chess games
All 34 games by Reinhard Hennicken in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Artur Minosjan | 1,999 | NRW Class2 1415 | B00 |
| Nov 2015 | Aron Gohr | 1,988 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | B35 |
| Feb 2014 | Rainer Weisshaupt | 1,974 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | D52 |
| May 2019 | Andreas Frost | 1,911 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | A22 |
| Oct 2011 | Andreas Hauptvogel | 1,865 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 7 | 2,200 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,633 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,007 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,900 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Hennicken's chess games?
34 games by Reinhard Hennicken, from Jul 2008 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 Reinhard Hennicken has played.
What does Reinhard Hennicken play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Reinhard Hennicken opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Hennicken answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Hennicken play as White?
As White, Reinhard Hennicken's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Hennicken play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Hennicken most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Reinhard Hennicken's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Hennicken is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Reinhard Hennicken played?
Our database contains 34 games by Reinhard Hennicken, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Hennicken?
34 games by Reinhard Hennicken 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.