Prepare against Hans-Joachim Vitz
DEU · World #87,501 classical · FIDE ID 12948195
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Vitz, expect 1.c4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Hans-Joachim Vitz, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Vitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Vitz 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 | 1,766 | 1,841 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 27 | 37 | 36.6% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Vitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Vitz's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 83.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 56.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Vitz usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Vitz usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Vitz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vitz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vitz usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Hans-Joachim Vitz's chess games
All 101 games by Hans-Joachim Vitz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Harald Merges | 1,905 | SVR Open | A34 |
| Aug 2026 | Ludwig Peetz | 1,867 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Waldemar Schmidt | 1,849 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
| Apr 2017 | Kurt Roehrig | 1,806 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | A34 |
| Nov 2001 | Lutz Lange | 1,725 | Troisdorf Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2006 | 61 | 31 | 1,707 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,799 |
| SVR Open | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,680 |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,090 |
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Where can I find Hans-Joachim Vitz's chess games?
101 games by Hans-Joachim Vitz, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Vitz has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Vitz play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Vitz opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Vitz answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Vitz play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Vitz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Vitz play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Vitz most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Vitz's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Vitz is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Vitz played?
Our database contains 101 games by Hans-Joachim Vitz, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Vitz?
101 games by Hans-Joachim Vitz 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.