Prepare against Joachim Just
DEU · World #67,718 classical · FIDE ID 4648102
When preparing against Joachim Just, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation as White, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 755 games by Joachim Just, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Just's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Just 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 | 1,829 | 2,159 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,887 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,975 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 755 | 211 | 362 | 182 | 27.9% |
| As White | 376 | 104 | 184 | 88 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 379 | 107 | 178 | 94 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Just's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Just's side.
First moves as White (376 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 39.6% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 8.2% | 53.2% |
| e3 | 26 | 6.9% | 67.3% |
| f4 | 24 | 6.4% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 22 | 5.9% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Just usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 120 | 77.4% | 49.6% |
| g6 | 29 | 18.7% | 39.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 39.4% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 43 | 33.9% | 64.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 13.4% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 11.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Joachim Just's chess games
All 755 games by Joachim Just in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 211 wins, 362 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 44 | 12/23/9 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 6/13/10 | 20.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 10/8/0 | 55.6% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 52 | 13/25/14 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 6/20/5 | 19.4% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 31 | 5/14/12 | 16.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 2/11/2 | 13.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gerd Euler | 2,355 | 3rd Passau Open | C18 |
| Jan 1997 | Marco Thinius | 2,330 | Regensburg Open | D32 |
| Aug 2004 | Johannes Eising | 2,291 | 13th chT-GER Seniors | A89 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Riediger | 2,275 | Regensburg Open | A96 |
| Jun 2017 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,268 | ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors Open 3rd | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,332 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,124 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 8 | 2,417 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Just's chess games?
755 games by Joachim Just, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Just has played.
What does Joachim Just play on the first move as White?
Across 376 games with White in our database, Joachim Just opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Just answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Joachim Just play as White?
As White, Joachim Just's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 376 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Just play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Just most often plays: Modern Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Joachim Just's FIDE rating?
Joachim Just is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Joachim Just played?
Our database contains 755 games by Joachim Just, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 362 draws, 182 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Just?
755 games by Joachim Just 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.