Prepare against Robert Herzwurm
DEU · World #29,100 classical · FIDE ID 4668570
Our database contains 210 games by Robert Herzwurm, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Herzwurm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Herzwurm 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 | 1,991 | 2,144 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,926 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 66 | 49 | 95 | 31.4% |
| As White | 100 | 35 | 22 | 43 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 31 | 27 | 52 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Herzwurm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Herzwurm's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 96.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Herzwurm usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Herzwurm usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Herzwurm usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Herzwurm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Robert Herzwurm's chess games
All 210 games by Robert Herzwurm in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 66 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Tamas Banusz | 2,563 | 15th Neckar Open A | C47 |
| Jan 2008 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,340 | ch-Cologne 55th | A31 |
| Jan 2017 | Fabrice Wantiez | 2,312 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C01 |
| Jan 2019 | Josefine Heinemann | 2,304 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | C06 |
| Oct 2024 | Benjamin Wagner | 2,243 | Leer Open | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,052 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Herzwurm's chess games?
210 games by Robert Herzwurm, from Jul 2007 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 Robert Herzwurm has played.
What does Robert Herzwurm play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Robert Herzwurm opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Herzwurm answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Robert Herzwurm play as White?
As White, Robert Herzwurm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Herzwurm play as Black?
As Black, Robert Herzwurm most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Robert Herzwurm's FIDE rating?
Robert Herzwurm is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Robert Herzwurm played?
Our database contains 210 games by Robert Herzwurm, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Herzwurm?
210 games by Robert Herzwurm 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.