Prepare against Friedjof Harms
DEU · World #58,254 classical · FIDE ID 12944386
When preparing against Friedjof Harms, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Friedjof Harms, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Friedjof Harms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedjof Harms 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 | 1,862 | 1,925 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 26 | 44 | 31 | 25.7% |
| As White | 53 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedjof Harms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedjof Harms's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Harms usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Harms usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Harms usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Friedjof Harms's chess games
All 101 games by Friedjof Harms in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Aug 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: 26 wins, 44 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Lars Nielsen | 2,038 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A43 |
| Jan 2017 | Henrik Jacobsen | 1,980 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B23 |
| Jan 2015 | Uwe Campe | 1,928 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B14 |
| Jan 2016 | Torsten Buehrmann | 1,928 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | C10 |
| Oct 2017 | Wigand Cordes | 1,919 | ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | 2019 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,900 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,802 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,698 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 25th Kiel Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| Braunschweig Oker Cup | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedjof Harms's chess games?
101 games by Friedjof Harms, from Jul 2012 to Aug 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 Friedjof Harms has played.
What does Friedjof Harms play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Friedjof Harms opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedjof Harms answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Friedjof Harms play as White?
As White, Friedjof Harms's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedjof Harms play as Black?
As Black, Friedjof Harms most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Friedjof Harms's FIDE rating?
Friedjof Harms is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Friedjof Harms played?
Our database contains 101 games by Friedjof Harms, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 44 draws, 31 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedjof Harms?
101 games by Friedjof Harms 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.