Prepare against Sven-Holger Hortolani
DEU · World #14,788 classical · FIDE ID 4651243
Our database contains 73 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven-Holger Hortolani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven-Holger Hortolani 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 | 2,108 | 2,223 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,175 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 47.9% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 72.7% | 72.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 72.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hortolani usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Sven-Holger Hortolani's chess games
All 73 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Thomas Kaiser | 2,231 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0001 | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Carsten Stanetzek | 2,211 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | C01 |
| Nov 2017 | Olaf Hilbig | 2,167 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | C11 |
| Nov 2018 | Egmont Poenisch | 2,145 | 18th chT-GER Betriebe | A25 |
| Nov 2017 | Wilhelm Jauk | 2,132 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Dutch Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,383 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 7 | 7 | 2,364 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven-Holger Hortolani's chess games?
73 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, from Apr 2003 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 Sven-Holger Hortolani has played.
What does Sven-Holger Hortolani play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Sven-Holger Hortolani opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven-Holger Hortolani answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Sven-Holger Hortolani play as White?
As White, Sven-Holger Hortolani's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven-Holger Hortolani play as Black?
As Black, Sven-Holger Hortolani most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Sven-Holger Hortolani's FIDE rating?
Sven-Holger Hortolani is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Sven-Holger Hortolani played?
Our database contains 73 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven-Holger Hortolani?
73 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani 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.