Prepare against Joachim Wirfs
DEU · World #49,271 classical · FIDE ID 4698150
Our database contains 82 games by Joachim Wirfs, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Wirfs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Wirfs 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 | 1,896 | 2,044 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,974 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 23 | 19 | 40 | 28.0% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Wirfs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Wirfs's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 27.5% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (27% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wirfs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Joachim Wirfs's chess games
All 82 games by Joachim Wirfs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Hans Hornung | 2,189 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E92 |
| Apr 2004 | Werner Kies | 2,144 | Leverkusen Open | A48 |
| Aug 2002 | Olle Algars | 2,107 | 8th Baunatal Open | B72 |
| Mar 2003 | Klaus Reichwald | 2,027 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E94 |
| Aug 2009 | Johannes Niemers | 2,008 | Schwarzach Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 8th Baunatal Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 12th Wuerzburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 1,968 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,539 |
| 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
Interactive opening tree from all 82 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Wirfs's chess games?
82 games by Joachim Wirfs, from Jul 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 Wirfs has played.
What does Joachim Wirfs play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Joachim Wirfs opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Wirfs answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joachim Wirfs play as White?
As White, Joachim Wirfs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Wirfs play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Wirfs most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Joachim Wirfs's FIDE rating?
Joachim Wirfs is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Joachim Wirfs played?
Our database contains 82 games by Joachim Wirfs, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Wirfs?
82 games by Joachim Wirfs 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.