Prepare against Joerg Fasel
DEU · World #53,954 classical · FIDE ID 12996297
When preparing against Joerg Fasel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Joerg Fasel, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Fasel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Fasel 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 | 1,878 | 1,928 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Fasel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Fasel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fasel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Fasel usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Fasel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Joerg Fasel's chess games
All 42 games by Joerg Fasel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Stefan Schulte | 1,948 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | E41 |
| Sep 2023 | Dieter Tuertmann | 1,936 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B01 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter Supplieth | 1,888 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,866 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | A59 |
| Sep 2024 | Stefan Linz | 1,741 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,796 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,804 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,896 |
| 23rd Porz Open | 1989 | 2 | 1 | 2,440 |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,725 |
| ch-Tirol Seniors 50 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Fasel's chess games?
42 games by Joerg Fasel, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Fasel has played.
What does Joerg Fasel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Joerg Fasel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Fasel answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Joerg Fasel play as White?
As White, Joerg Fasel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Fasel play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Fasel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Joerg Fasel's FIDE rating?
Joerg Fasel is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Joerg Fasel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Joerg Fasel, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Fasel?
42 games by Joerg Fasel 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.