Prepare against Torsten Haefele
DEU · World #73,193 classical · FIDE ID 12963780
When preparing against Torsten Haefele, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Torsten Haefele, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Haefele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Haefele 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 | 1,811 | 1,855 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 36.9% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Haefele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Haefele's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Haefele usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Haefele usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Haefele usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Torsten Haefele's chess games
All 84 games by Torsten Haefele in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 31 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Karl Koopmeiners | 1,936 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A88 |
| Jun 2020 | Philipp Stern | 1,867 | 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-A | B21 |
| Jun 2011 | Sebastian Wezel | 1,848 | chB-Stuttgart int | B22 |
| May 2019 | Ludwig Braeu | 1,847 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | B22 |
| Jul 2017 | Manfred Herzog | 1,830 | ch-Baden U1700 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 44 | 24 | 1,727 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| ch-Baden U1700 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-A | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,648 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Haefele's chess games?
84 games by Torsten Haefele, from Feb 2013 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 Torsten Haefele has played.
What does Torsten Haefele play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Torsten Haefele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Haefele answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten Haefele play as White?
As White, Torsten Haefele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Haefele play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Haefele most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Torsten Haefele's FIDE rating?
Torsten Haefele is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Torsten Haefele played?
Our database contains 84 games by Torsten Haefele, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Haefele?
84 games by Torsten Haefele 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.