Prepare against Uwe Hahnewald
DEU · World #48,261 classical · FIDE ID 2040727
When preparing against Uwe Hahnewald, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 60 games by Uwe Hahnewald, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Hahnewald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Hahnewald 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 | 1,900 | 1,942 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 11 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Hahnewald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Hahnewald's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 66.7% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 29.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hahnewald usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Uwe Hahnewald's chess games
All 60 games by Uwe Hahnewald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Andrew Picana | 2,114 | Scarborough CC LH Summer Open | C07 |
| Jul 2009 | Maurin Schmidt | 1,917 | Dresden ZMD Open | B09 |
| Jul 2008 | Erick Gilbert | 1,845 | Quebec Open U2000 | C00 |
| Mar 2010 | Joe Bellomo | 1,778 | ch-Scarborough CC Reserves Open | B22 |
| Sep 2008 | Moorjani Mahesh | 1,760 | Toronto Labour Day Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden AT2 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Scarborough CC LH Summer Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,645 |
| Toronto Scarborough CC Frost Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,843 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Hahnewald's chess games?
60 games by Uwe Hahnewald, from Apr 2009 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 Uwe Hahnewald has played.
What does Uwe Hahnewald play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Uwe Hahnewald opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Hahnewald answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Uwe Hahnewald play as White?
As White, Uwe Hahnewald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Hahnewald play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Hahnewald most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Uwe Hahnewald's FIDE rating?
Uwe Hahnewald is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Uwe Hahnewald played?
Our database contains 60 games by Uwe Hahnewald, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Hahnewald?
60 games by Uwe Hahnewald 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.