Prepare against Hannes Just
CM · DEU · World #12,728 classical · FIDE ID 4679202
Our database contains 299 games by Hannes Just, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Just's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Just 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 | 2,132 | 2,217 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,152 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,152 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 116 | 73 | 109 | 38.8% |
| As White | 158 | 70 | 33 | 55 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 141 | 46 | 40 | 54 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Just's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Just's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 76.6% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.3% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Just usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Just usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 47.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 20.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 42.2% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 33.3% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Hannes Just's chess games
All 299 games by Hannes Just 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: 116 wins, 73 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Wolfgang Winterstein | 2,240 | ch-Hessen qual-C | B27 |
| Apr 2005 | Werner Schoenau | 2,233 | Landesliga Nord 0405 | B51 |
| Apr 2014 | Oskar Hirn | 2,229 | ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | D02 |
| Dec 2016 | Manfred Menacher | 2,224 | Regionalliga NO 1617 | E17 |
| Sep 2002 | Heinrich Hepting | 2,222 | 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessen qual | 1992 | 33 | 17 | 2,274 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-Hessen qual-C | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,276 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 50th | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| 77th ch-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Just's chess games?
299 games by Hannes Just, 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 Hannes Just has played.
What does Hannes Just play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Hannes Just opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Just answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hannes Just play as White?
As White, Hannes Just's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Just play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Just most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Hannes Just's FIDE rating?
Hannes Just is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hannes Just played?
Our database contains 299 games by Hannes Just, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 73 draws, 109 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Just?
299 games by Hannes Just 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.