Prepare against Hans-Juergen Koerlin
DEU · World #82,733 classical · FIDE ID 4672828
When preparing against Hans-Juergen Koerlin, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Hans-Juergen Koerlin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Juergen Koerlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Juergen Koerlin 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 | 1,781 | 1,926 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 48 | 31 | 72 | 31.8% |
| As White | 78 | 30 | 14 | 34 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Juergen Koerlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Juergen Koerlin's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 98.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Koerlin usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Koerlin usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Koerlin usually continues f4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koerlin usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Hans-Juergen Koerlin's chess games
All 151 games by Hans-Juergen Koerlin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 31 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,176 | ch-Berlin A-Klasse | C03 |
| Feb 2019 | Wolfgang Vandre | 2,136 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B20 |
| Apr 2007 | Henryk Bukowski | 2,131 | 03rd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | A30 |
| Nov 2014 | Markus Ungerer | 2,125 | chT-GER Betriebe 14th | C57 |
| Oct 2006 | Joerg Busch | 2,120 | chT-GER Betriebe | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 23 | 7.5 | 1,841 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-Berlin A-Klasse | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,881 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Juergen Koerlin's chess games?
151 games by Hans-Juergen Koerlin, from Jul 2011 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-Juergen Koerlin has played.
What does Hans-Juergen Koerlin play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Hans-Juergen Koerlin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Juergen Koerlin answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Juergen Koerlin play as White?
As White, Hans-Juergen Koerlin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Juergen Koerlin play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Juergen Koerlin most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Hans-Juergen Koerlin's FIDE rating?
Hans-Juergen Koerlin is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Hans-Juergen Koerlin played?
Our database contains 151 games by Hans-Juergen Koerlin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 31 draws, 72 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Juergen Koerlin?
151 games by Hans-Juergen Koerlin 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.