Prepare against Sven-Holger Hortolani
DEU · World #14,846 classical · FIDE ID 4651243
When preparing against Sven-Holger Hortolani, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 173 | 172 | 118 | 37.4% |
| As White | 225 | 89 | 82 | 54 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 238 | 84 | 90 | 64 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 265 rated games against 251 different opponents, across 56 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 207 | 70 | 106 | 31 | 33.8% | 2,101 | 2,159 | 15 |
| Rapid | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 59.3% | 2,021 | 2,199 | 10 |
| Blitz | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 26.7% | 2,221 | 2,164 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 90 | 11 | 48 | 31 | 12.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 135 | 66 | 63 | 6 | 48.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 22 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2,048 | 2,181 |
| 2025 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2,056 | 2,190 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,071 | 2,294 |
| 2019 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 2,267 | 2,100 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,949 | 2,049 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,963 | 2,097 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2,031 | 2,140 |
| 2015 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2,131 | 2,131 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2,172 | 2,122 |
| 2013 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2,039 | 2,172 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2,161 | 2,104 |
| 2011 | 28 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 2,135 | 2,179 |
| 2010 | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 2,067 | 2,153 |
| 2009 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2,151 | 2,222 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2,040 | 2,154 |
| 2007 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 2,136 | 2,156 |
| 2006 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2,138 | 2,174 |
Where Sven-Holger Hortolani has played
Germany (35) · Belgium (12) · Netherlands (6) · Luxembourg (2) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven-Holger Hortolani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven-Holger Hortolani's side.
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 463 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 173 wins, 172 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 53 | 23/15/15 | 43.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 18/15/9 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,604 | Internet Section 14-B | D01 |
| Mar 2004 | Richard Polaczek | 2,426 | — | A43 |
| Mar 2003 | Jorge Szmetan | 2,408 | Internet Section 18-A | A43 |
| Jun 2013 | Michael Strache | 2,331 | GER Cup | A49 |
| Oct 2009 | Benedikt Muschik | 2,284 | ch-NRW | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 26 | 13 | 2,008 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,372 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,438 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven-Holger Hortolani's chess games?
463 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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: Richter-Veresov Attack (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 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: French: Classical Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 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 463 games by Sven-Holger Hortolani, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 172 draws, 118 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven-Holger Hortolani?
463 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.