Prepare against Joachim Kaland
DEU · World #94,870 classical · FIDE ID 34664637
When preparing against Joachim Kaland, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Joachim Kaland, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Kaland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Kaland 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 | 1,745 | 1,791 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,791 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 53 | 50 | 93 | 27.0% |
| As White | 97 | 37 | 22 | 38 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 16 | 28 | 55 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Kaland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Kaland's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 100.0% | 49.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kaland usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kaland usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kaland usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 100.0% | 34.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 27.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Joachim Kaland's chess games
All 196 games by Joachim Kaland in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 53 wins, 50 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Edgar Assmus | 1,940 | 2nd SVE Seniors Open | B04 |
| Aug 2009 | Andreas Verweyen | 1,918 | ch-Pinneberg | C18 |
| Sep 2006 | Thomas Iwanow | 1,745 | ch-Pinneberg | C11 |
| Jun 2013 | Georg Zippert | 1,733 | 14th Pinneberg Seniors Open | C96 |
| Aug 2005 | Juergen Juers | 1,729 | ch-Pinneberg | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 84 | 31.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 64 | 25.5 | 1,901 |
| Pinneberg Winter A | 1998 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 37th ch-Pinneberg | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,527 |
| 14th Pinneberg Seniors Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,665 |
| 15th Pinneberg Open Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,502 |
| Pinneberg Winter B | 1998 | 6 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Kaland's chess games?
196 games by Joachim Kaland, from Aug 2023 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 Kaland has played.
What does Joachim Kaland play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Joachim Kaland opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Kaland answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joachim Kaland play as White?
As White, Joachim Kaland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Kaland play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Kaland most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Joachim Kaland's FIDE rating?
Joachim Kaland is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Joachim Kaland played?
Our database contains 196 games by Joachim Kaland, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 50 draws, 93 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Kaland?
196 games by Joachim Kaland 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.