Prepare against Winfried Hardt
CHE · World #59,654 classical · FIDE ID 1309293
Our database contains 35 games by Winfried Hardt, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Hardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried Hardt 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 | 1,857 | 1,993 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,937 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 25.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Hardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Hardt's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Hardt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Hardt usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Winfried Hardt's chess games
All 35 games by Winfried Hardt 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Hermann Kucki | 2,071 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D80 |
| Jul 2000 | Lev Lukovski | 2,063 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Natalya Pryimak | 1,595 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Raphael Krishna Ghosh | 1,502 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,759 |
| 47th Sitges Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,894 |
| 27th Sitges Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 28th Sitges Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,919 |
| Sitges Open 30th | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Hardt's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 35 of Winfried Hardt's games from Oct 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Winfried Hardt has played.
What does Winfried Hardt play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Winfried Hardt opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Hardt answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Winfried Hardt play as White?
As White, Winfried Hardt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Hardt play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Hardt most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Winfried Hardt's FIDE rating?
Winfried Hardt is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Winfried Hardt played?
Our database contains 35 games by Winfried Hardt, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Hardt?
Open Winfried Hardt's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 35 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.