Prepare against Rutger Hesse
DEU · World #55,780 classical · FIDE ID 16209419
When preparing against Rutger Hesse, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 53 games by Rutger Hesse, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rutger Hesse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rutger Hesse 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 | 1,871 | 1,946 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 35.8% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rutger Hesse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rutger Hesse's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 62.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Hesse usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hesse usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hesse usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hesse usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Rutger Hesse's chess games
All 53 games by Rutger Hesse in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Reinhard Haase | 2,144 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D31 |
| Aug 2015 | Miroslav Kylar | 1,889 | 3rd Arber Seniors Open | E51 |
| Aug 2016 | Siegfried Klimpel | 1,867 | 4th Arber Open Seniors | D30 |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Supplieth | 1,862 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | C86 |
| Sep 2024 | Peter Riha | 1,841 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 3rd Arber Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rutger Hesse's chess games?
53 games by Rutger Hesse, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Rutger Hesse has played.
What does Rutger Hesse play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Rutger Hesse opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rutger Hesse answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rutger Hesse play as White?
As White, Rutger Hesse's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rutger Hesse play as Black?
As Black, Rutger Hesse most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Rutger Hesse's FIDE rating?
Rutger Hesse is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Rutger Hesse played?
Our database contains 53 games by Rutger Hesse, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rutger Hesse?
53 games by Rutger Hesse 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.