Prepare against Joachim Wintzer
FM · DEU · World #8,825 classical · FIDE ID 4602854
Our database contains 333 games by Joachim Wintzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Wintzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Wintzer 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 | 2,189 | 2,384 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,256 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,260 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 108 | 124 | 101 | 32.4% |
| As White | 179 | 63 | 71 | 45 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 154 | 45 | 53 | 56 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Wintzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Wintzer's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 141 | 78.8% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 33 | 18.4% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues Nc3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wintzer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 89.2% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Joachim Wintzer's chess games
All 333 games by Joachim Wintzer 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: 108 wins, 124 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,518 | 5th Izmir Open | E44 |
| Feb 2003 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,513 | BL2-Sued 0203 | A11 |
| Dec 2005 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,474 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A42 |
| May 2005 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,472 | 7th Salou Open | C07 |
| Jan 1995 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,455 | Bonn GSK | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonn GSK | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,427 |
| Sankt Augustin | 1990 | 11 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,444 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,389 |
| 5th Izmir Open | 2006 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,384 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| BL2-Sued 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,271 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Wintzer's chess games?
333 games by Joachim Wintzer, 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 Wintzer has played.
What does Joachim Wintzer play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Joachim Wintzer opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Wintzer answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Joachim Wintzer play as White?
As White, Joachim Wintzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Wintzer play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Wintzer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Joachim Wintzer's FIDE rating?
Joachim Wintzer is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Joachim Wintzer played?
Our database contains 333 games by Joachim Wintzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 124 draws, 101 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Wintzer?
333 games by Joachim Wintzer 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.