Prepare against Hans Joller
CHE · World #52,521 classical · FIDE ID 1303589
Our database contains 133 games by Hans Joller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Joller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Joller 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 | 1,883 | 2,037 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 65 | 8 | 60 | 48.9% |
| As White | 76 | 36 | 2 | 38 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 29 | 6 | 22 | 50.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Joller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Joller's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 98.7% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Joller usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Joller usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Joller usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Joller usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 60.7% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Hans Joller's chess games
All 133 games by Hans Joller 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: 65 wins, 8 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Filip Daniel Goldstern | 2,400 | ch-SUI | A51 |
| Jul 1994 | Marc Potterat | 2,180 | ch-SUI Open | B22 |
| Oct 1999 | Serge Wilhelm | 2,167 | 1st Seeburg Open | B03 |
| Oct 2018 | Walter Frehner | 2,089 | 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | C44 |
| Oct 2017 | Siegfried Reiss | 2,088 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,614 |
| 26th Zuerich Open B | 2002 | 7 | 6 | 2,151 |
| ch-SUI | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,974 |
| 4th Bodensee Seniors Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| 12th Winterthur Open B | 2012 | 6 | 5 | 2,153 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Joller's chess games?
133 games by Hans Joller, 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 Joller has played.
What does Hans Joller play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Hans Joller opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Joller answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hans Joller play as White?
As White, Hans Joller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Joller play as Black?
As Black, Hans Joller most often plays: Elephant Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Hans Joller's FIDE rating?
Hans Joller is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Hans Joller played?
Our database contains 133 games by Hans Joller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 8 draws, 60 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Joller?
133 games by Hans Joller 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.