Prepare against Serge Hirstel
France · World #47,490 classical · FIDE ID 644986
When preparing against Serge Hirstel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Serge Hirstel, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Serge Hirstel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Hirstel 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 | 1,903 | 1,999 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,854 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 21 | 48 | 33 | 20.6% |
| As White | 50 | 7 | 25 | 18 | 14.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Hirstel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Hirstel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 39.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hirstel usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hirstel usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hirstel usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Serge Hirstel's chess games
All 102 games by Serge Hirstel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 48 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Frank-Martin Haas | 2,110 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C42 |
| Jun 2015 | Reimund Ochmann | 2,097 | 18th Rhein Main Open A | C29 |
| Jan 2011 | Jan Fiala | 2,082 | Marianske Lazne Open | C42 |
| Sep 2005 | Jes West Knudsen | 2,038 | Budapest FS09 FM-B | C22 |
| Jan 2000 | Emmanuel El Sayed-perin | 2,011 | Selestat Open | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,751 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,876 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-B | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Hirstel's chess games?
102 games by Serge Hirstel, from Jan 2005 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 Serge Hirstel has played.
What does Serge Hirstel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Serge Hirstel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Hirstel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Serge Hirstel play as White?
As White, Serge Hirstel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Hirstel play as Black?
As Black, Serge Hirstel most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Serge Hirstel's FIDE rating?
Serge Hirstel is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Serge Hirstel played?
Our database contains 102 games by Serge Hirstel, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 48 draws, 33 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Hirstel?
102 games by Serge Hirstel 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.