Prepare against Joachim Neumann
DEU · World #20,501 classical · FIDE ID 4608259
Our database contains 460 games by Joachim Neumann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Neumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Neumann 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 | 2,053 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 127 | 226 | 107 | 27.6% |
| As White | 234 | 69 | 123 | 42 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 226 | 58 | 103 | 65 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Neumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Neumann's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 89 | 38.0% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 88 | 37.6% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 36 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.1% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Neumann usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Neumann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Neumann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Neumann usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 95.7% | 50.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 93.0% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Joachim Neumann's chess games
All 460 games by Joachim Neumann 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: 127 wins, 226 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 35 | 13/17/5 | 37.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 3/16/4 | 13.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 6/15/7 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/12/1 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1978 | Guenther Hamann | 2,470 | Kiel Saemisch Memorial-01 | B33 |
| Oct 1983 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,440 | Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | B46 |
| Jan 1988 | Loek Van Wely | 2,325 | Lyngby Open | B80 |
| Oct 1982 | Harald Lieb | 2,275 | Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | B31 |
| Oct 1982 | Wolfgang Rosin | 2,240 | Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2012 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,015 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 23 | 12 | 2,299 |
| Lyngby Open | 1989 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 11 | 7 | 2,514 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| ch-GER 60 (FRG-18) | 1982 | 11 | 4 | 2,173 |
| Kiel Saemisch Memorial-01 | 1978 | 11 | 3 | 2,298 |
| Kiel Saemisch Memorial-02 | 1979 | 11 | 3 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Neumann's chess games?
460 games by Joachim Neumann, 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 Neumann has played.
What does Joachim Neumann play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Joachim Neumann opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Neumann answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Joachim Neumann play as White?
As White, Joachim Neumann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Neumann play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Neumann most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Joachim Neumann's FIDE rating?
Joachim Neumann is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joachim Neumann played?
Our database contains 460 games by Joachim Neumann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 226 draws, 107 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Neumann?
460 games by Joachim Neumann 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.