Prepare against Joachim Kirmas
DEU · World #51,842 classical · FIDE ID 24609099
Our database contains 328 games by Joachim Kirmas, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Kirmas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Kirmas 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 | 1,886 | 2,152 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 96 | 144 | 87 | 29.3% |
| As White | 164 | 52 | 77 | 35 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 164 | 44 | 67 | 52 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Kirmas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Kirmas's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kirmas usually continues c3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kirmas usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kirmas usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 98.3% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 68.1% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
Joachim Kirmas's chess games
All 328 games by Joachim Kirmas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 96 wins, 144 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 4/13/8 | 16.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/2/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Thomas Puls | 2,215 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,200 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | B07 |
| Dec 2013 | Gottfried Braun | 2,195 | 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B07 |
| Feb 2008 | Michael Prizant | 2,169 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | B22 |
| Sep 2007 | Siegfried Landgraf | 2,160 | 16th chT-GER Seniors | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,020 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Kirmas's chess games?
328 games by Joachim Kirmas, from Jan 2005 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 Kirmas has played.
What does Joachim Kirmas play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Joachim Kirmas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Kirmas answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Joachim Kirmas play as White?
As White, Joachim Kirmas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Kirmas play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Kirmas most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Philidor (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Joachim Kirmas's FIDE rating?
Joachim Kirmas is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Joachim Kirmas played?
Our database contains 328 games by Joachim Kirmas, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 144 draws, 87 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Kirmas?
328 games by Joachim Kirmas 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.