Prepare against Sven Hering
DEU · World #32,711 classical · FIDE ID 24605727
Our database contains 87 games by Sven Hering, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Hering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Hering 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 | 1,971 | 2,117 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,968 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,899 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 27 | 19 | 41 | 31.0% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Hering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Hering's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 53.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hering usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hering usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hering usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Hering usually continues h4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hering usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Hering usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Sven Hering's chess games
All 87 games by Sven Hering in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Sergej M. Bystrov | 2,268 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | A58 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas Reschke | 2,178 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | B25 |
| Apr 2015 | Tobias Schupp | 2,136 | 3rd Hofheim Spring Open A | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Egmont Poenisch | 2,135 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | A00 |
| Apr 2014 | Juergen Seidel | 2,079 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| Bad Koenigshofen Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Hering's chess games?
87 games by Sven Hering, from Oct 2003 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 Sven Hering has played.
What does Sven Hering play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sven Hering opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Hering answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sven Hering play as White?
As White, Sven Hering's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Hering play as Black?
As Black, Sven Hering most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Sven Hering's FIDE rating?
Sven Hering is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Sven Hering played?
Our database contains 87 games by Sven Hering, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Hering?
87 games by Sven Hering 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.