Prepare against Friedel Josting
DEU · World #68,939 classical · FIDE ID 4679865
When preparing against Friedel Josting, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 523 games by Friedel Josting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Friedel Josting's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedel Josting 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 | 1,825 | 2,066 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 155 | 214 | 153 | 29.6% |
| As White | 258 | 78 | 113 | 67 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 265 | 77 | 101 | 86 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedel Josting's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedel Josting's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 52.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 38.0% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 9.7% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Josting usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Josting usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Josting usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Josting usually continues d4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Josting usually continues d4 (51.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Josting usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 93.2% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 75.0% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Friedel Josting's chess games
All 523 games by Friedel Josting in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 155 wins, 214 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 77 | 24/39/14 | 31.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 34 | 8/15/11 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 70 | 24/24/21 | 34.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 5/12/9 | 19.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Georg Haubt | 2,169 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E11 |
| Jan 2003 | Norbert Moehring | 2,166 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | A00 |
| Jan 2003 | Walter Gerhards | 2,093 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | B25 |
| Mar 2001 | Edgar Moeckel | 2,087 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A70 |
| May 2005 | Willi Knebel | 2,072 | 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | A71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,882 |
| Moselpokal Open | 1998 | 10 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-Oberfranken Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,797 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedel Josting's chess games?
523 games by Friedel Josting, from Apr 2003 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 Friedel Josting has played.
What does Friedel Josting play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Friedel Josting opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedel Josting answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Friedel Josting play as White?
As White, Friedel Josting's most-played openings in our database are: London System (77 games, 31.2% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedel Josting play as Black?
As Black, Friedel Josting most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 34.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Friedel Josting's FIDE rating?
Friedel Josting is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Friedel Josting played?
Our database contains 523 games by Friedel Josting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 214 draws, 153 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedel Josting?
523 games by Friedel Josting 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.