Prepare against Hans-Joachim Oswald
FM · DEU · World #6,045 classical · FIDE ID 4620780
Our database contains 229 games by Hans-Joachim Oswald, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Oswald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Oswald 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 | 2,246 | 2,309 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 66 | 110 | 53 | 28.8% |
| As White | 120 | 40 | 59 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 26 | 51 | 32 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Oswald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Oswald's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 116 | 96.7% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oswald usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Oswald usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Oswald usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Oswald usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Oswald usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 90.2% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Hans-Joachim Oswald's chess games
All 229 games by Hans-Joachim Oswald 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: 66 wins, 110 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 34 | 7/21/6 | 20.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 39 | 9/21/9 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,495 | 30th Porz Open 9394 | E14 |
| Jan 1996 | Sven Telljohann | 2,425 | ch-NRW | A37 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Meyer | 2,365 | BL2-West 9293 | D43 |
| Jan 1996 | Andreas Mandel | 2,365 | Baden-NRW tt | A45 |
| Feb 1998 | Georg Gross | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1996 | 29 | 19 | 2,416 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 10 | 3 | 2,263 |
| 30th Porz Open 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 2,573 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| 66th ch-GER | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,373 |
| 69th ch-GER | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| BL2-West 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Oswald's chess games?
229 games by Hans-Joachim Oswald, 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 Hans-Joachim Oswald has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Oswald play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Oswald opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Oswald answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Oswald play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Oswald's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Oswald play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Oswald most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Oswald's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Oswald is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Oswald played?
Our database contains 229 games by Hans-Joachim Oswald, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 110 draws, 53 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Oswald?
229 games by Hans-Joachim Oswald 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.