Prepare against Joachim Thielemann
DEU · World #79,874 classical · FIDE ID 4629949
When preparing against Joachim Thielemann, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 713 games by Joachim Thielemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Thielemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Thielemann 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 | 1,790 | 2,043 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,853 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 713 | 257 | 142 | 314 | 36.0% |
| As White | 353 | 137 | 67 | 149 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 360 | 120 | 75 | 165 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Thielemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Thielemann's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 331 | 93.8% | 48.2% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 2.0% | 21.4% |
| b4 | 6 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues Nc3 (49.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Thielemann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 139 | 91.4% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 89.8% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Joachim Thielemann's chess games
All 713 games by Joachim Thielemann 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: 257 wins, 142 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 114 | 46/21/47 | 40.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 45 | 15/7/23 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 46 | 18/10/18 | 39.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 44 | 12/8/24 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/5/13 | 28.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Erhard Schmidt | 2,205 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B40 |
| Jan 1994 | Wilfried Hoellrigl | 2,205 | 12th Liechtenstein Open | B25 |
| Jul 2006 | Stefan Goettert | 2,152 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | A07 |
| Mar 2003 | Ernst Fischer | 2,149 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B23 |
| Mar 2003 | Manfred Boeven | 2,148 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Wch Seniors | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| Liechtenstein Seniors Open 02nd | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,282 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | 1991 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-A 50th | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| chF-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
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Where can I find Joachim Thielemann's chess games?
713 games by Joachim Thielemann, 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 Thielemann has played.
What does Joachim Thielemann play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Joachim Thielemann opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Thielemann answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Joachim Thielemann play as White?
As White, Joachim Thielemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (114 games, 40.4% win rate); Vienna Game (45 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Thielemann play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Thielemann most often plays: Budapest Defense (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Joachim Thielemann's FIDE rating?
Joachim Thielemann is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joachim Thielemann played?
Our database contains 713 games by Joachim Thielemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 142 draws, 314 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Thielemann?
713 games by Joachim Thielemann 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.