Prepare against Joachim Sieglen
FM · DEU · World #15,703 classical · FIDE ID 4601661
When preparing against Joachim Sieglen, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 476 games by Joachim Sieglen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Sieglen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Sieglen 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 | 2,098 | 2,389 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 476 | 153 | 211 | 112 | 32.1% |
| As White | 239 | 88 | 100 | 51 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 237 | 65 | 111 | 61 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Sieglen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Sieglen's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 201 | 84.1% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.4% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Sieglen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 72.6% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 7.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 77.9% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 19.1% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Joachim Sieglen's chess games
All 476 games by Joachim Sieglen 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: 153 wins, 211 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 4/17/7 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,590 | Bonn GSK | C95 |
| Jan 1993 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,555 | Bonn GSK | E32 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Leko | 2,545 | BL2-West 9394 | C95 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,525 | 4th Passau Open | C95 |
| Jan 1995 | Normunds Miezis | 2,505 | Bonn GSK-2 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1985 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,490 |
| Bonn GSK | 1994 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,429 |
| Sindelfingen | 1984 | 13 | 8 | 2,476 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 12 | 6 | 2,342 |
| FRG-qual Sued | 1986 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-GER 61 (FRG-19) | 1984 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-GER 60 (FRG-18) | 1982 | 11 | 5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Sieglen's chess games?
476 games by Joachim Sieglen, 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 Sieglen has played.
What does Joachim Sieglen play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Joachim Sieglen opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Sieglen answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Joachim Sieglen play as White?
As White, Joachim Sieglen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Sieglen play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Sieglen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Joachim Sieglen's FIDE rating?
Joachim Sieglen is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Joachim Sieglen played?
Our database contains 476 games by Joachim Sieglen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 211 draws, 112 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Sieglen?
476 games by Joachim Sieglen 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.