Prepare against Rudi Hoerstmann
DEU · World #8,331 classical · FIDE ID 4604075
Our database contains 202 games by Rudi Hoerstmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Hoerstmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Hoerstmann 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 | 2,199 | 2,271 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,230 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 78 | 51 | 73 | 38.6% |
| As White | 106 | 47 | 28 | 31 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 96 | 31 | 23 | 42 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Hoerstmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Hoerstmann's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 74.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 17.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 32 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 26 | 83.9% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Rudi Hoerstmann's chess games
All 202 games by Rudi Hoerstmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 51 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 21/13/24 | 36.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Sven Tica | 2,444 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | A14 |
| Apr 2019 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,433 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A41 |
| Feb 1999 | Panagiotis Cladouras | 2,360 | BL2-Nord 9899 | E41 |
| Apr 2000 | Georg Von Buelow | 2,320 | BL2-Nord 9900 | B07 |
| Dec 2023 | Fabian Mueller | 2,309 | BL2-Nord 2324 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Nord 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 2,066 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| 1st Petermaennchen Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,543 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| BL2-Nord 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Hoerstmann's chess games?
202 games by Rudi Hoerstmann, from Apr 2003 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 Rudi Hoerstmann has played.
What does Rudi Hoerstmann play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Rudi Hoerstmann opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Hoerstmann answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rudi Hoerstmann play as White?
As White, Rudi Hoerstmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Hoerstmann play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Hoerstmann most often plays: Modern Defense (58 games, 36.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Rudi Hoerstmann's FIDE rating?
Rudi Hoerstmann is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Rudi Hoerstmann played?
Our database contains 202 games by Rudi Hoerstmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 51 draws, 73 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Hoerstmann?
202 games by Rudi Hoerstmann 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.