Prepare against Joachim Olbrich
FM · DEU · World #32,471 classical · FIDE ID 4611012
Our database contains 229 games by Joachim Olbrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Olbrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Olbrich 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 | 1,972 | 2,249 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 69 | 79 | 81 | 30.1% |
| As White | 117 | 38 | 45 | 34 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 31 | 34 | 47 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Olbrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Olbrich's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 82.1% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 14.5% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Olbrich usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 56.5% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.6% | 11.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.4% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Joachim Olbrich's chess games
All 229 games by Joachim Olbrich 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: 69 wins, 79 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Zbigniew Ksieski | 2,370 | Moscow2 | A46 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir N Kozlov | 2,360 | Moscow2 | B07 |
| Apr 2008 | Josef Gheng | 2,326 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | C41 |
| Jan 1992 | Dieter Seyb | 2,290 | BL2-Ost 9293 | C13 |
| Dec 1999 | Andre Lisanti | 2,285 | BL2-Ost 9900 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow2 | 1991 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Regionalliga SO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| Regionalliga SO 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 51th | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Olbrich's chess games?
229 games by Joachim Olbrich, 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 Olbrich has played.
What does Joachim Olbrich play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Joachim Olbrich opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Olbrich answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Joachim Olbrich play as White?
As White, Joachim Olbrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Olbrich play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Olbrich most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Joachim Olbrich's FIDE rating?
Joachim Olbrich is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joachim Olbrich played?
Our database contains 229 games by Joachim Olbrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 79 draws, 81 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Olbrich?
229 games by Joachim Olbrich 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.