Prepare against Winfried Hinrichs
DEU · World #124,709 classical · FIDE ID 16253531
When preparing against Winfried Hinrichs, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Winfried Hinrichs, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Hinrichs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried Hinrichs 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 | 1,661 | 1,719 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 22.9% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Hinrichs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Hinrichs's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hinrichs usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Winfried Hinrichs's chess games
All 48 games by Winfried Hinrichs in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Yannek Nyenhuis | 1,922 | 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Leon Tscherepanov | 1,722 | 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | E76 |
| Nov 2019 | Joern Behrensen Senfft | 1,681 | 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | C00 |
| Jul 2018 | Lothar Ott | 1,634 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | E72 |
| Nov 2018 | Arthur Hofmeier | 1,538 | ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,549 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,524 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,551 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,634 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,582 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Hinrichs's chess games?
48 games by Winfried Hinrichs, from Aug 2018 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 Winfried Hinrichs has played.
What does Winfried Hinrichs play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Winfried Hinrichs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Hinrichs answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Winfried Hinrichs play as White?
As White, Winfried Hinrichs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Hinrichs play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Hinrichs most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Winfried Hinrichs's FIDE rating?
Winfried Hinrichs is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Winfried Hinrichs played?
Our database contains 48 games by Winfried Hinrichs, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Hinrichs?
48 games by Winfried Hinrichs 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.