Prepare against Joachim Wallner
FM · Austria · World #6,830 classical · FIDE ID 1608720
Our database contains 697 games by Joachim Wallner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Wallner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Wallner 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 | 2,228 | 2,407 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,373 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,328 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 697 | 285 | 208 | 204 | 40.9% |
| As White | 338 | 147 | 107 | 84 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 359 | 138 | 101 | 120 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Wallner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Wallner's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 54.1% | 59.0% |
| b3 | 73 | 21.6% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 18.9% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.8% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Wallner usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wallner usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wallner usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 68.5% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Wallner usually continues Bb2 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Wallner usually continues Bb2 (68.4% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Wallner usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 63.6% | 49.4% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 17.8% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 15.5% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 139 | 95.9% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Joachim Wallner's chess games
All 697 games by Joachim Wallner 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: 285 wins, 208 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 73 | 38/24/11 | 52.1% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 120 | 44/36/40 | 36.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/12/14 | 40.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A14 | English Opening | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ilia Balinov | 2,478 | ch-AUT | A87 |
| Oct 2016 | Dennis Breder | 2,473 | chT-AUT 1617 | B40 |
| Apr 2018 | Jure Zorko | 2,464 | chT-AUT 1718 | A11 |
| Jul 2018 | Martin Neubauer | 2,439 | ch-AUT | C77 |
| Jan 2000 | Gerhard Schroll | 2,418 | ch-AUT | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 79 | 46 | 2,337 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 37 | 22 | 2,329 |
| ch-Vienna | 2013 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,330 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,399 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,227 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,194 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaus Stanec (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Wallner's chess games?
697 games by Joachim Wallner, 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 Wallner has played.
What does Joachim Wallner play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Joachim Wallner opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Wallner answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Joachim Wallner play as White?
As White, Joachim Wallner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (73 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Wallner play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Wallner most often plays: Slav Defense (120 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 359 games.
What is Joachim Wallner's FIDE rating?
Joachim Wallner is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Joachim Wallner played?
Our database contains 697 games by Joachim Wallner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 208 draws, 204 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Wallner?
697 games by Joachim Wallner 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.