Prepare against Torsten Hannebauer
DEU · World #22,125 classical · FIDE ID 4627059
When preparing against Torsten Hannebauer, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 89 games by Torsten Hannebauer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Hannebauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Hannebauer 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 | 2,040 | 2,218 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,105 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,105 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 37 | 20 | 32 | 41.6% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Hannebauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Hannebauer's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hannebauer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Torsten Hannebauer's chess games
All 89 games by Torsten Hannebauer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Guenther Moehring | 2,308 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E69 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Welz | 2,285 | Berlin Chemie Open | C02 |
| Jan 2001 | Stephan Maass | 2,253 | Berlin tt 0001 | D01 |
| Oct 2005 | Juergen Federau | 2,220 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E69 |
| Jan 1995 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,215 | Berlin Chemie Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 21 | 13 | 2,213 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| Berlin Open 07 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Hannebauer's chess games?
89 games by Torsten Hannebauer, from Oct 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 Torsten Hannebauer has played.
What does Torsten Hannebauer play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Torsten Hannebauer opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Hannebauer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Torsten Hannebauer play as White?
As White, Torsten Hannebauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Hannebauer play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Hannebauer most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Torsten Hannebauer's FIDE rating?
Torsten Hannebauer is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Torsten Hannebauer played?
Our database contains 89 games by Torsten Hannebauer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Hannebauer?
89 games by Torsten Hannebauer 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.