Prepare against Stephan-Joerg Hilbert
DEU · World #65,455 classical · FIDE ID 12904244
When preparing against Stephan-Joerg Hilbert, expect 1.b4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Stephan-Joerg Hilbert, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan-Joerg Hilbert 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 | 1,837 | 1,881 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 18 | 32 | 26 | 23.7% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 26 | 72.2% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 72% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues Bb2 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Hilbert usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's chess games
All 76 games by Stephan-Joerg Hilbert in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Polish Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Sebastian Hanisch | 2,085 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | A06 |
| Mar 2016 | Markus Sell | 1,813 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
| Mar 2017 | Friedhelm Pohlmann | 1,779 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | A00 |
| Jul 2018 | Andreas Seichter | 1,702 | 17th Rostock SSC Open | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Lutz Krajinski | 1,687 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| 18th Rostock SSC Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 14th Rostock SSC Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,007 |
| 17th Rostock SSC Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
| 11th Rostock SSC 07 Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,689 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's chess games?
76 games by Stephan-Joerg Hilbert, from Nov 2010 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-Joerg Hilbert has played.
What does Stephan-Joerg Hilbert play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Stephan-Joerg Hilbert opens with 1.b4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan-Joerg Hilbert answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Stephan-Joerg Hilbert play as White?
As White, Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan-Joerg Hilbert play as Black?
As Black, Stephan-Joerg Hilbert most often plays: Polish Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Stephan-Joerg Hilbert's FIDE rating?
Stephan-Joerg Hilbert is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Stephan-Joerg Hilbert played?
Our database contains 76 games by Stephan-Joerg Hilbert, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan-Joerg Hilbert?
76 games by Stephan-Joerg Hilbert 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.