Prepare against Hans-Joachim Vatter
FM · DEU · World #13,028 classical · FIDE ID 4602439
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Vatter, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,483 games by Hans-Joachim Vatter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Vatter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Vatter 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 | 2,128 | 2,349 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,374 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,333 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,483 | 547 | 517 | 419 | 36.9% |
| As White | 750 | 303 | 253 | 194 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 733 | 244 | 264 | 225 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Vatter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Vatter's side.
First moves as White (750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 575 | 76.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 135 | 18.0% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 2.9% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.7% | 65.4% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vatter usually continues Nf3 (50.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vatter usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Vatter usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vatter usually continues Bg5 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Vatter usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Vatter usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 169 | 60.4% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 50 | 17.9% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 8.6% | 39.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 5.0% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 55.6% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 64 | 25.6% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 23 | 9.2% | 67.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 7.2% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Hans-Joachim Vatter's chess games
All 1,483 games by Hans-Joachim Vatter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 547 wins, 517 draws, 419 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 104 | 39/33/32 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 73 | 39/14/20 | 53.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 19/10/9 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 16/12/8 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 81 | 34/21/26 | 42.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 60 | 27/19/14 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 13/21/15 | 26.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 48 | 12/20/16 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 47 | 19/14/14 | 40.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 18/9/13 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/14/3 | 34.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,576 | ch-EU rapid | B30 |
| Aug 2009 | Nenad Sulava | 2,549 | Nice Open | C54 |
| Sep 2013 | Martin Kraemer | 2,542 | ch-GER rapid | B53 |
| Oct 2016 | Matej Sebenik | 2,532 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | E54 |
| Jan 1987 | Eric Lobron | 2,530 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 112 | 64 | 2,322 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 45 | 26 | 2,330 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2002 | 35 | 23 | 2,432 |
| Untergrombach Open | 2004 | 31 | 25 | 2,511 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,419 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,409 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Vatter's chess games?
1,483 games by Hans-Joachim Vatter, from Apr 2003 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 Hans-Joachim Vatter has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Vatter play on the first move as White?
Across 750 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Vatter opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Vatter answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Vatter play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Vatter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (104 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (73 games, 53.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 750 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Vatter play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Vatter most often plays: Sicilian (81 games, 42.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 733 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Vatter's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Vatter is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Vatter played?
Our database contains 1,483 games by Hans-Joachim Vatter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 547 wins, 517 draws, 419 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Vatter?
1,483 games by Hans-Joachim Vatter 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.