Prepare against Joachim Goerke
DEU · World #19,080 classical · FIDE ID 4642376
Our database contains 293 games by Joachim Goerke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Goerke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Goerke 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 | 2,170 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,106 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,106 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 129 | 75 | 89 | 44.0% |
| As White | 144 | 64 | 37 | 43 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 65 | 38 | 46 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Goerke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Goerke's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 46.5% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 54 | 37.5% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 13.9% | 72.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Goerke usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Goerke usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Goerke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Goerke usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Goerke usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Goerke usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 30.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 28.8% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.0% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 43.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.8% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Joachim Goerke's chess games
All 293 games by Joachim Goerke 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: 129 wins, 75 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Manfred Rist | 2,213 | Solingen Karneval Open | C28 |
| Jan 1995 | Georg Richter | 2,205 | Oberliga NRW 9495 I | E12 |
| Mar 2013 | Johannes Westermann | 2,171 | ch-Niederrhein | D58 |
| Mar 2008 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,170 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A57 |
| Oct 2015 | Andreas Peschel | 2,165 | ch-Solingen | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2016 | 102 | 50 | 2,000 |
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 61 | 43.5 | 2,111 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 38 | 23.5 | 1,999 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| Dortmund Open B | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,164 |
| Lower Rhine ch | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| Solingen Open A | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Goerke's chess games?
293 games by Joachim Goerke, 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 Goerke has played.
What does Joachim Goerke play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Joachim Goerke opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Goerke answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Joachim Goerke play as White?
As White, Joachim Goerke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Goerke play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Goerke most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Joachim Goerke's FIDE rating?
Joachim Goerke is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Joachim Goerke played?
Our database contains 293 games by Joachim Goerke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 75 draws, 89 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Goerke?
293 games by Joachim Goerke 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.