Prepare against Volkhard Hetzer
DEU · World #46,371 classical · FIDE ID 4645464
When preparing against Volkhard Hetzer, expect 1.Nf3 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 210 games by Volkhard Hetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Volkhard Hetzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volkhard Hetzer 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 | 1,908 | 2,155 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,004 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 2,004 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 34 | 77 | 99 | 16.2% |
| As White | 106 | 19 | 35 | 52 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 104 | 15 | 42 | 47 | 14.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volkhard Hetzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volkhard Hetzer's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 34.0% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 35 | 33.0% | 41.4% |
| c4 | 18 | 17.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 13.2% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Hetzer usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 53.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 57.1% | 22.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Volkhard Hetzer's chess games
All 210 games by Volkhard Hetzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Janos Felmeri | 2,280 | St Ingbert Open | E11 |
| Aug 2012 | Zsigmond Szajbely | 2,240 | Vienna Husek Open A | A35 |
| Jan 2004 | Daniel Kiefer | 2,239 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | E97 |
| Jan 2008 | Andreas Ehringer | 2,187 | Oberliga Sued W 0708 | D02 |
| Oct 2003 | Thomas Jung | 2,148 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| 5th Wroclaw Open | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,936 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volkhard Hetzer's chess games?
210 games by Volkhard Hetzer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Volkhard Hetzer has played.
What does Volkhard Hetzer play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Volkhard Hetzer opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volkhard Hetzer answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Volkhard Hetzer play as White?
As White, Volkhard Hetzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volkhard Hetzer play as Black?
As Black, Volkhard Hetzer most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Volkhard Hetzer's FIDE rating?
Volkhard Hetzer is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Volkhard Hetzer played?
Our database contains 210 games by Volkhard Hetzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volkhard Hetzer?
210 games by Volkhard Hetzer 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.