Prepare against Joachim Dornauer
Austria · World #15,030 classical · FIDE ID 1607324
When preparing against Joachim Dornauer, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 110 games by Joachim Dornauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Dornauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Dornauer 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 | 2,105 | 2,185 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,167 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,161 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 32 | 40 | 38 | 29.1% |
| As White | 63 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 96.8% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dornauer usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dornauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Dornauer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Dornauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Joachim Dornauer's chess games
All 110 games by Joachim Dornauer 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: 32 wins, 40 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Johann Ertl | 2,310 | chT2M-AUT 1819 | E91 |
| Jan 1996 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,240 | Eger Agria Open | E14 |
| Dec 1998 | Johannes Wirius | 2,235 | chT2M-AUT 9899 | B50 |
| Jan 1996 | Kalman Nagy | 2,225 | Fuzesabony Open | B25 |
| Jan 1998 | Herbert Rudolf | 2,190 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1997 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,017 |
| Linz Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Fuzesabony Open | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| 15th Nittenau Open | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Dornauer's chess games?
110 games by Joachim Dornauer, 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 Dornauer has played.
What does Joachim Dornauer play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Joachim Dornauer opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Dornauer answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Joachim Dornauer play as White?
As White, Joachim Dornauer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Dornauer play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Dornauer most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Joachim Dornauer's FIDE rating?
Joachim Dornauer is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Joachim Dornauer played?
Our database contains 110 games by Joachim Dornauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 40 draws, 38 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Dornauer?
110 games by Joachim Dornauer 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.