Prepare against Richard Hornung
DEU · World #96,897 classical · FIDE ID 24669040
When preparing against Richard Hornung, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 50 games by Richard Hornung, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hornung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hornung 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 | 1,739 | 1,767 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 36.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hornung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hornung's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 47.5% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hornung usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hornung usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hornung usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Hornung usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Richard Hornung's chess games
All 50 games by Richard Hornung in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Roland Schneiderheinze | 1,666 | 29th Erfurt Open Amateurs | D50 |
| May 2013 | Raimund Bausch | 1,630 | chB-Stuttgart int | D04 |
| Dec 2019 | Josephine Eichhorn | 1,629 | 29th Erfurt Open Amateurs | A40 |
| Dec 2019 | Lucas Metz | 1,614 | 29th Erfurt Open Amateurs | C01 |
| May 2016 | Marijo Matic | 1,567 | chB-Stuttgart int | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,571 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,498 |
| 29th Erfurt Open Amateurs | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,713 |
| Erfurt AT Open 24th | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,748 |
| 28th Erfurt Open Amateurs | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,527 |
| 26th Erfurt AT Open | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
| Erfurt AT Open 25th | 2015 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hornung's chess games?
50 games by Richard Hornung, from Jan 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 Richard Hornung has played.
What does Richard Hornung play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Richard Hornung opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hornung answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Richard Hornung play as White?
As White, Richard Hornung's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hornung play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hornung most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Richard Hornung's FIDE rating?
Richard Hornung is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Richard Hornung played?
Our database contains 50 games by Richard Hornung, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hornung?
50 games by Richard Hornung 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.