Prepare against Werner Hurek
DEU · World #92,625 classical · FIDE ID 4660757
When preparing against Werner Hurek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (89%).
Our database contains 51 games by Werner Hurek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Hurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Hurek 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 | 1,751 | 1,782 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Hurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Hurek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Hurek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hurek usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hurek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Werner Hurek's chess games
All 51 games by Werner Hurek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Ryszard Adam Dyga | 1,579 | 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B23 |
| Jul 2004 | Tobias Waehner | 1,343 | 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden JS | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,692 |
| ch-Ludwigshafen 8th | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| 5th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| 9th ch-Ludwigshafen | 1995 | 6 | 3 | – |
| 4th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,300 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Hurek's chess games?
51 games by Werner Hurek, from May 2012 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 Werner Hurek has played.
What does Werner Hurek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Werner Hurek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Hurek answers 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Werner Hurek play as White?
As White, Werner Hurek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Hurek play as Black?
As Black, Werner Hurek most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Werner Hurek's FIDE rating?
Werner Hurek is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Werner Hurek played?
Our database contains 51 games by Werner Hurek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Hurek?
51 games by Werner Hurek 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.