Prepare against Joachim Voelker
DEU · World #82,231 classical · FIDE ID 24659193
When preparing against Joachim Voelker, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 114 games by Joachim Voelker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Voelker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Voelker 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 | 1,783 | 1,939 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 33 | 44 | 37 | 28.9% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 8 | 23 | 27 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Voelker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Voelker's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 69.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 16.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Voelker usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Voelker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Voelker usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Voelker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Voelker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 28.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
Joachim Voelker's chess games
All 114 games by Joachim Voelker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 33 wins, 44 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Jaroslaus Neubauer | 1,852 | ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | C02 |
| Dec 2007 | Juergen Brux | 1,817 | Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | E04 |
| Apr 2006 | Gerhard3 Mueller | 1,785 | ch-Unterfranken HB 57th | B01 |
| Dec 2007 | Peter Benndorf | 1,777 | Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | B22 |
| Mar 2005 | Klaus Oster | 1,760 | 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HB 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| 54th Unterfranken-ch HT | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,540 |
| 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,671 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 59th | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 53th | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,579 |
| ch- Unterfranken HA 62th | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Voelker's chess games?
114 games by Joachim Voelker, from Jul 2008 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 Voelker has played.
What does Joachim Voelker play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Joachim Voelker opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Voelker answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Joachim Voelker play as White?
As White, Joachim Voelker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Voelker play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Voelker most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Joachim Voelker's FIDE rating?
Joachim Voelker is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Joachim Voelker played?
Our database contains 114 games by Joachim Voelker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 44 draws, 37 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Voelker?
114 games by Joachim Voelker 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.