Prepare against Hans-Joachim Spieker
DEU · World #71,980 classical · FIDE ID 4688970
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Spieker, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Hans-Joachim Spieker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Spieker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Spieker 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 | 1,815 | 2,059 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,861 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,921 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 79 | 36 | 76 | 41.4% |
| As White | 90 | 42 | 20 | 28 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 37 | 16 | 48 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Spieker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Spieker's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 80 | 88.9% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.4% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Spieker usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Spieker usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Spieker usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Spieker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Spieker usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 97.9% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Hans-Joachim Spieker's chess games
All 191 games by Hans-Joachim Spieker 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: 79 wins, 36 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Erich Flach | 1,954 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A30 |
| May 2021 | Robin Gallasch | 1,944 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A09 |
| May 2020 | Rainer Wagner | 1,931 | GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | A30 |
| Apr 2020 | Werner Zoch | 1,927 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | A14 |
| Mar 2020 | Roland Schmitt | 1,925 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 1,803 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,679 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,789 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,840 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Spieker's chess games?
191 games by Hans-Joachim Spieker, 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 Spieker has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Spieker play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Spieker opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Spieker answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Spieker play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Spieker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Spieker play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Spieker most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Spieker's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Spieker is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Spieker played?
Our database contains 191 games by Hans-Joachim Spieker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 36 draws, 76 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Spieker?
191 games by Hans-Joachim Spieker 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.