Prepare against Didier Achermann
DEU · World #80,887 classical · FIDE ID 16222180
When preparing against Didier Achermann, 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 51 games by Didier Achermann, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Achermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Achermann 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 | 1,787 | 1,845 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 9 | 20 | 43.1% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Achermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Achermann's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Achermann usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Achermann usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Achermann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Didier Achermann's chess games
All 51 games by Didier Achermann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Werner Decker | 2,258 | 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | C92 |
| Apr 2017 | Waldemar Golder | 2,072 | Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open 1st | E72 |
| Oct 2015 | Sreten Ristic | 1,901 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | A41 |
| Nov 2018 | Bernd Brendemuehl | 1,886 | 18th chT-GER Betriebe | B21 |
| Nov 2018 | Herbert Mayer | 1,880 | 18th chT-GER Betriebe | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| 15th chT-GER Betriebe | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,003 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,541 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 16th chT-GER Betriebe | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,886 |
| Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open 1st | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Achermann's chess games?
51 games by Didier Achermann, from Aug 2016 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 Didier Achermann has played.
What does Didier Achermann play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Didier Achermann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Achermann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Didier Achermann play as White?
As White, Didier Achermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Achermann play as Black?
As Black, Didier Achermann most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Didier Achermann's FIDE rating?
Didier Achermann is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Didier Achermann played?
Our database contains 51 games by Didier Achermann, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Achermann?
51 games by Didier Achermann 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.