Prepare against Steffen Hess
DEU · World #18,001 classical · FIDE ID 1271746
Our database contains 91 games by Steffen Hess, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Hess 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 | 2,075 | 2,108 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,045 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 39 | 25 | 27 | 42.9% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Hess's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hess usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Hess usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Hess usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 85.0% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Steffen Hess's chess games
All 91 games by Steffen Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Patrick Chandler | 2,269 | 4th Main Vogelsberg Open | A46 |
| Jul 2009 | Ulrich Hirth | 2,119 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B12 |
| May 2009 | Raimund Klein | 2,015 | 4th Main Vogelsberg Open | C10 |
| Nov 2018 | Gerhard Diez | 1,984 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A46 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Kammerer | 1,970 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,818 |
| 3rd Gernsheim U20 Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,060 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Hess's chess games?
91 games by Steffen Hess, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Steffen Hess has played.
What does Steffen Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Steffen Hess opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Hess answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Steffen Hess play as White?
As White, Steffen Hess's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Hess play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Hess most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Steffen Hess's FIDE rating?
Steffen Hess is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (May 2018).
How many games has Steffen Hess played?
Our database contains 91 games by Steffen Hess, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Hess?
91 games by Steffen Hess 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.