Prepare against Joachim List
DEU · World #8,689 classical · FIDE ID 4643917
Our database contains 50 games by Joachim List, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim List's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim List 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 | 2,192 | 2,276 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,222 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 36.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim List's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim List's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 80.0% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — List usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — List usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Joachim List's chess games
All 50 games by Joachim List 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Juergen Stanke | 2,320 | BL2-Nord 0607 | B42 |
| Nov 2011 | Florian Mossakowski | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | A04 |
| Jan 2006 | Malte Markert | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord W 0506 | C86 |
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Margraf | 2,231 | Oberliga Nord W 2324 | C41 |
| Feb 2011 | Roubik Adibekian | 2,225 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 1998 | 9 | 7 | 2,419 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,124 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,373 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,169 |
| BL2-Nord 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,002 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim List's chess games?
50 games by Joachim List, 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 List has played.
What does Joachim List play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Joachim List opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim List answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games).
What openings does Joachim List play as White?
As White, Joachim List's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim List play as Black?
As Black, Joachim List most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Joachim List's FIDE rating?
Joachim List is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Joachim List played?
Our database contains 50 games by Joachim List, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim List?
50 games by Joachim List 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.