Prepare against Stephan Hanhoerster
DEU · World #20,572 classical · FIDE ID 4652550
When preparing against Stephan Hanhoerster, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 99 games by Stephan Hanhoerster, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Hanhoerster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Hanhoerster 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 | 2,043 | 2,134 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 27.3% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Hanhoerster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Hanhoerster's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 26.2% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hanhoerster usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 72.4% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
Stephan Hanhoerster's chess games
All 99 games by Stephan Hanhoerster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Markus Lindinger | 2,301 | 22nd Kiel Open | B07 |
| Mar 2015 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,244 | NRW Class2 1415 | D24 |
| Aug 2009 | Ferdinand Voelzke | 2,243 | 22nd Kiel Open | E04 |
| May 2005 | Holger Henrich | 2,208 | Bielefeld Gr1 | B31 |
| Jan 2013 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,178 | NRW Class2 1213 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,001 |
| Bielefeld Gr1 | 2006 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-OWL U20 | 1986 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 2,027 |
| 16th Aeskulap Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Hanhoerster's chess games?
99 games by Stephan Hanhoerster, from Jul 2004 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 Stephan Hanhoerster has played.
What does Stephan Hanhoerster play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Stephan Hanhoerster opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Hanhoerster answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Stephan Hanhoerster play as White?
As White, Stephan Hanhoerster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Hanhoerster play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Hanhoerster most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Stephan Hanhoerster's FIDE rating?
Stephan Hanhoerster is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Stephan Hanhoerster played?
Our database contains 99 games by Stephan Hanhoerster, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Hanhoerster?
99 games by Stephan Hanhoerster 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.