Prepare against Hans-Joerg Cordes
FM · DEU · World #9,390 classical · FIDE ID 4602234
When preparing against Hans-Joerg Cordes, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 436 games by Hans-Joerg Cordes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joerg Cordes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joerg Cordes 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 | 2,179 | 2,299 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,250 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,268 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 151 | 125 | 160 | 34.6% |
| As White | 220 | 89 | 63 | 68 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 62 | 62 | 92 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joerg Cordes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joerg Cordes's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 216 | 98.2% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Cordes usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cordes usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cordes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Cordes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cordes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 70.3% | 39.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 24.2% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 45.6% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 19 | 27.9% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 20.6% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.9% | 12.5% |
Hans-Joerg Cordes's chess games
All 436 games by Hans-Joerg Cordes 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: 151 wins, 125 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1985 | Garry Kasparov | 2,715 | HSK-Kasparov Simul | D44 |
| Jan 1985 | Anthony Miles | 2,570 | 01st Bad Woerishofen Open | E20 |
| May 2016 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,521 | ch-Hessen Meister | A49 |
| Nov 2014 | Daniel Sadzikowski | 2,496 | 1st Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E32 |
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,471 | Travemuende Open 29th | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg | 1987 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,396 |
| Hamburger SK im HSV | 1985 | 17 | 6 | 2,232 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 13 | 8 | 2,354 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 13 | 5 | 2,239 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joerg Cordes's chess games?
436 games by Hans-Joerg Cordes, 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-Joerg Cordes has played.
What does Hans-Joerg Cordes play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Hans-Joerg Cordes opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joerg Cordes answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joerg Cordes play as White?
As White, Hans-Joerg Cordes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joerg Cordes play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joerg Cordes most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Hans-Joerg Cordes's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joerg Cordes is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Hans-Joerg Cordes played?
Our database contains 436 games by Hans-Joerg Cordes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 125 draws, 160 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joerg Cordes?
436 games by Hans-Joerg Cordes 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.