Prepare against Joachim Waffenschmidt
DEU · World #16,180 classical · FIDE ID 4655672
When preparing against Joachim Waffenschmidt, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.4% over 42 games.
Our database contains 397 games by Joachim Waffenschmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Waffenschmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Waffenschmidt 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 | 2,093 | 2,126 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,973 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 124 | 125 | 148 | 31.2% |
| As White | 201 | 69 | 60 | 72 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 196 | 55 | 65 | 76 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Waffenschmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Waffenschmidt's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 98.5% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Waffenschmidt usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Waffenschmidt usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Waffenschmidt usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Waffenschmidt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Waffenschmidt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 50.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 33 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 87.7% | 44.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 12.3% | 72.2% |
Joachim Waffenschmidt's chess games
All 397 games by Joachim Waffenschmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 124 wins, 125 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 42 | 9/15/18 | 21.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Laura Unuk | 2,301 | Scheldemond Schaaktoernooi | D37 |
| Oct 2009 | Peter Luechtemeier | 2,279 | Hessenliga 0910 | D43 |
| Jan 2000 | Egor Dranischnikov | 2,268 | chT-GER U20 | E18 |
| Apr 2007 | Stefan Martin | 2,257 | ch-Baden | D56 |
| Nov 2001 | Rudolf Mandl | 2,245 | Baden OL 0102 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 43 | 16.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
| Baden HT Open A | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| Oberliga Baden 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
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Where can I find Joachim Waffenschmidt's chess games?
397 games by Joachim Waffenschmidt, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Waffenschmidt has played.
What does Joachim Waffenschmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Joachim Waffenschmidt opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Waffenschmidt answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Joachim Waffenschmidt play as White?
As White, Joachim Waffenschmidt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Waffenschmidt play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Waffenschmidt most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Joachim Waffenschmidt's FIDE rating?
Joachim Waffenschmidt is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Joachim Waffenschmidt played?
Our database contains 397 games by Joachim Waffenschmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 125 draws, 148 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Waffenschmidt?
397 games by Joachim Waffenschmidt 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.