Prepare against Joachim Blocher
Austria · World #19,058 classical · FIDE ID 1609726
Our database contains 80 games by Joachim Blocher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Blocher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Blocher 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 | 2,065 | 2,135 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 28.8% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Blocher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Blocher's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Blocher usually continues c4 (34.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Blocher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Blocher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Joachim Blocher's chess games
All 80 games by Joachim Blocher 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Renato Frick | 2,150 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Ton Goris | 2,075 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | A62 |
| Dec 1997 | Edmund Pocak | 1,981 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D63 |
| Jan 1996 | Bernhard Jehle | 1,930 | chT-AUT 9697 | C42 |
| Apr 1998 | Fabian Unterlass | 1,830 | ch-AUT U16 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Liechtenstein Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Blocher's chess games?
80 games by Joachim Blocher, 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 Joachim Blocher has played.
What does Joachim Blocher play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Joachim Blocher opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Blocher answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joachim Blocher play as White?
As White, Joachim Blocher's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Blocher play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Blocher most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Joachim Blocher's FIDE rating?
Joachim Blocher is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Joachim Blocher played?
Our database contains 80 games by Joachim Blocher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Blocher?
80 games by Joachim Blocher 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.