Prepare against Thorsten Hapke
DEU · World #103,653 classical · FIDE ID 12928658
When preparing against Thorsten Hapke, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Thorsten Hapke, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Hapke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Hapke 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 | 1,719 | 1,756 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,702 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 10 | 33 | 25.9% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Hapke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Hapke's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 31.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Hapke usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hapke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hapke usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Hapke's chess games
All 58 games by Thorsten Hapke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Frank Kettner-Nikolaus | 1,950 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A03 |
| Mar 2020 | Eberhard Fink | 1,834 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A20 |
| Apr 2020 | Julius Viol | 1,712 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | A20 |
| Apr 2020 | Thomas Noack | 1,685 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | B44 |
| Apr 2020 | Caius Emilian Kempe | 1,676 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,394 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,550 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,619 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,638 |
| chB-Hannover | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,545 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Hapke's chess games?
58 games by Thorsten Hapke, from Feb 2015 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 Thorsten Hapke has played.
What does Thorsten Hapke play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thorsten Hapke opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Hapke answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Hapke play as White?
As White, Thorsten Hapke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Hapke play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Hapke most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Thorsten Hapke's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Hapke is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Thorsten Hapke played?
Our database contains 58 games by Thorsten Hapke, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Hapke?
58 games by Thorsten Hapke 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.