Prepare against Hans-Joachim Graubaum
DEU · World #37,679 classical · FIDE ID 12997854
Our database contains 87 games by Hans-Joachim Graubaum, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Graubaum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Graubaum 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 | 1,946 | 2,140 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 42 | 27 | 18 | 48.3% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Graubaum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Graubaum's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Graubaum usually continues c3 (77.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Graubaum usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Graubaum usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Hans-Joachim Graubaum's chess games
All 87 games by Hans-Joachim Graubaum in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Horst Krueger | 2,083 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B22 |
| Nov 2014 | Joachim Knaak | 2,060 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Helmut Jacob | 2,004 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C47 |
| Nov 2016 | Helmut Rieck | 1,939 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A09 |
| Dec 2019 | Detlef Zoll | 1,926 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,002 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,911 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,074 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Graubaum's chess games?
87 games by Hans-Joachim Graubaum, from Jan 2015 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 Hans-Joachim Graubaum has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Graubaum play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Graubaum opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Graubaum answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Graubaum play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Graubaum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Graubaum play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Graubaum most often plays: Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Graubaum's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Graubaum is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Graubaum played?
Our database contains 87 games by Hans-Joachim Graubaum, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 18 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Graubaum?
87 games by Hans-Joachim Graubaum 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.