Prepare against Torsten Hansch
CM · DEU · World #22,124 classical · FIDE ID 4622600
Our database contains 306 games by Torsten Hansch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Hansch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Hansch 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 | 2,226 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,113 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,116 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 97 | 106 | 103 | 31.7% |
| As White | 153 | 58 | 47 | 48 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 153 | 39 | 59 | 55 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Hansch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Hansch's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 83.7% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 13.7% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hansch usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hansch usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hansch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 91.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 82.7% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Torsten Hansch's chess games
All 306 games by Torsten Hansch 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: 97 wins, 106 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 11/16/12 | 28.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | Titled Tue | D27 |
| Dec 2017 | Karsten Hansch | 2,231 | Berlin Spandau Open | A01 |
| Jan 2003 | Olaf Erlach | 2,225 | Guben Open | D94 |
| Dec 2020 | Raphael Mayaud | 2,202 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Dec 2020 | Rachid Schrik | 2,198 | Titled Tue | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,167 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 23 | 8 | 2,081 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Hansch's chess games?
306 games by Torsten Hansch, 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 Torsten Hansch has played.
What does Torsten Hansch play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Torsten Hansch opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Hansch answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Torsten Hansch play as White?
As White, Torsten Hansch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Hansch play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Hansch most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Torsten Hansch's FIDE rating?
Torsten Hansch is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Torsten Hansch played?
Our database contains 306 games by Torsten Hansch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 106 draws, 103 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Hansch?
306 games by Torsten Hansch 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.