Prepare against Joerg Cornelius
Belgium · World #38,643 classical · FIDE ID 208515
Our database contains 45 games by Joerg Cornelius, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Cornelius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Cornelius 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 | 1,941 | 2,052 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 48.9% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Cornelius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Cornelius's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 69.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Cornelius usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Cornelius usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cornelius usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Joerg Cornelius's chess games
All 45 games by Joerg Cornelius in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Vadim Bondarchuk | 1,992 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C42 |
| May 2015 | Hans Ouwersloot | 1,983 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C78 |
| Jun 2014 | Valeri Saizew | 1,951 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C65 |
| May 2012 | Thomas Dittmar | 1,947 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B13 |
| May 2015 | Dmitrii Iov | 1,916 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,052 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Cornelius's chess games?
45 games by Joerg Cornelius, from Jul 2006 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 Joerg Cornelius has played.
What does Joerg Cornelius play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Joerg Cornelius opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Cornelius answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joerg Cornelius play as White?
As White, Joerg Cornelius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Cornelius play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Cornelius most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Joerg Cornelius's FIDE rating?
Joerg Cornelius is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Joerg Cornelius played?
Our database contains 45 games by Joerg Cornelius, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Cornelius?
45 games by Joerg Cornelius 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.