Prepare against Joerg Holzmann
DEU · World #11,218 classical · FIDE ID 24669024
When preparing against Joerg Holzmann, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 59 games by Joerg Holzmann, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Holzmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Holzmann 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 | 2,153 | 2,192 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,156 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,173 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 35 | 8 | 27.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Holzmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Holzmann's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Holzmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Joerg Holzmann's chess games
All 59 games by Joerg Holzmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 35 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Siegfried Weber | 2,304 | BL2-Nord 1011 | B41 |
| Feb 2018 | Klaus Theuretzbacher | 2,254 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | B20 |
| Nov 2017 | Leopold Jakits | 2,145 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | B19 |
| Dec 2023 | Franz Rechberger | 2,081 | chT2M-AUT 2324 | B48 |
| Nov 2009 | Dirk Schumacher | 2,074 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0910 | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,344 |
| chT2M-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,031 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Holzmann's chess games?
59 games by Joerg Holzmann, from Jul 2008 to Nov 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 Holzmann has played.
What does Joerg Holzmann play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Joerg Holzmann opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Holzmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Joerg Holzmann play as White?
As White, Joerg Holzmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Holzmann play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Holzmann most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Joerg Holzmann's FIDE rating?
Joerg Holzmann is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Joerg Holzmann played?
Our database contains 59 games by Joerg Holzmann, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 35 draws, 8 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Holzmann?
59 games by Joerg Holzmann 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.