Prepare against Hans-Joachim Woestmann
DEU · World #22,478 classical · FIDE ID 12963925
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Woestmann, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 88 games by Hans-Joachim Woestmann, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Woestmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Woestmann 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 | 2,037 | 2,076 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 30.7% |
| As White | 45 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Woestmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Woestmann's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 37.8% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Woestmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Hans-Joachim Woestmann's chess games
All 88 games by Hans-Joachim Woestmann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Bernd Laubsch | 2,309 | ch-Niedersachsen | A16 |
| Dec 1993 | Lothar Karwatt | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord W 9394 | E87 |
| Apr 2025 | Hannu Joentausta | 2,081 | TCh-EUR Senior +65 | D58 |
| Jan 2013 | Timo Sturm | 2,050 | ch-Niedersachsen | D47 |
| Oct 2025 | Stephan Wegner | 1,953 | 42nd Muensterland Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordS 8889 | 1989 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Regionalliga NordS 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,063 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Woestmann's chess games?
88 games by Hans-Joachim Woestmann, from Feb 2014 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 Woestmann has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Woestmann play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Woestmann opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Woestmann answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Woestmann play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Woestmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Woestmann play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Woestmann most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Woestmann's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Woestmann is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Woestmann played?
Our database contains 88 games by Hans-Joachim Woestmann, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Woestmann?
88 games by Hans-Joachim Woestmann 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.