Prepare against Joachim Bars
DEU · World #76,600 classical · FIDE ID 12923737
When preparing against Joachim Bars, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Joachim Bars, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Bars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Bars 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 | 1,800 | 1,987 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 21 | 29 | 39.0% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Bars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Bars's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 58.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bars usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bars usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bars usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Joachim Bars's chess games
All 82 games by Joachim Bars in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Franz Geisensetter | 2,057 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B12 |
| Jul 2011 | Alfons Gudat | 1,897 | 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | E18 |
| Aug 2015 | Georg Merettig | 1,866 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | A00 |
| Jul 2011 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,866 | 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | A41 |
| Oct 2015 | Guenther Kreie | 1,843 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,852 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,929 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,947 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Bars's chess games?
82 games by Joachim Bars, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Joachim Bars has played.
What does Joachim Bars play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joachim Bars opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Bars answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joachim Bars play as White?
As White, Joachim Bars's most-played openings in our database are: Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Bars play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Bars most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Joachim Bars's FIDE rating?
Joachim Bars is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Joachim Bars played?
Our database contains 82 games by Joachim Bars, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Bars?
82 games by Joachim Bars 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.