Prepare against Joachim Metzing
DEU · World #41,637 classical · FIDE ID 24602990
Our database contains 119 games by Joachim Metzing, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Metzing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Metzing 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 | 1,928 | 2,012 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 51 | 28 | 40 | 42.9% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 13 | 19 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Metzing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Metzing's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 43.1% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 32.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Metzing usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Metzing usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Metzing usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Metzing usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Metzing usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Metzing usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 34.6% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Joachim Metzing's chess games
All 119 games by Joachim Metzing in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Pal Suranyi | 2,117 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A25 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Werner | 2,030 | Greifswalder Open | A47 |
| Sep 2004 | Oswald Gutt | 1,941 | 26th ch-Bergisch Gladbach | D87 |
| Sep 1995 | Manfred Bosbach | 1,917 | ch-Bergisch Gladbach | A85 |
| Oct 2018 | Rene Prinz | 1,802 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 1995 | 41 | 21.5 | 1,824 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 4th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,115 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,215 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,687 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Metzing's chess games?
119 games by Joachim Metzing, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Metzing has played.
What does Joachim Metzing play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Joachim Metzing opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Metzing answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joachim Metzing play as White?
As White, Joachim Metzing's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Metzing play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Metzing most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Joachim Metzing's FIDE rating?
Joachim Metzing is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Joachim Metzing played?
Our database contains 119 games by Joachim Metzing, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Metzing?
119 games by Joachim Metzing 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.