Prepare against Thomas Hentzgen
DEU · World #46,835 classical · FIDE ID 4652347
Our database contains 369 games by Thomas Hentzgen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hentzgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hentzgen 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 | 1,906 | 2,086 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 88 | 149 | 132 | 23.8% |
| As White | 183 | 53 | 80 | 50 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 35 | 69 | 82 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hentzgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hentzgen's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 55 | 30.1% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 53 | 29.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 15.8% | 39.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 11.5% | 54.8% |
| f4 | 21 | 11.5% | 40.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hentzgen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 75.5% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 16.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 47.5% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 14 | 23.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Hentzgen's chess games
All 369 games by Thomas Hentzgen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 88 wins, 149 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Egor Bogdanov | 2,309 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | A02 |
| Aug 2012 | Jiri Gregor | 2,281 | Prague Holiday M31 | A30 |
| Jul 2014 | Oskar Hirn | 2,219 | Prague Holiday M11 | A83 |
| Nov 2017 | David Faerber | 2,211 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D19 |
| Nov 2017 | Stefan Erdmann | 2,194 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2016 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,023 |
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 2,088 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 1,932 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hentzgen's chess games?
369 games by Thomas Hentzgen, from Apr 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 Thomas Hentzgen has played.
What does Thomas Hentzgen play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Thomas Hentzgen opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hentzgen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hentzgen play as White?
As White, Thomas Hentzgen's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hentzgen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hentzgen most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Thomas Hentzgen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hentzgen is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Thomas Hentzgen played?
Our database contains 369 games by Thomas Hentzgen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 149 draws, 132 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hentzgen?
369 games by Thomas Hentzgen 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.