Prepare against Joerg Schwarzkopf
DEU · World #67,147 classical · FIDE ID 4672526
When preparing against Joerg Schwarzkopf, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Joerg Schwarzkopf, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Schwarzkopf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Schwarzkopf 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 | 1,831 | 1,890 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,887 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 37.7% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Schwarzkopf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Schwarzkopf's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 84.5% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues f4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schwarzkopf usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Joerg Schwarzkopf's chess games
All 114 games by Joerg Schwarzkopf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Andre Nixdorf | 2,054 | chT-Harburg 8th | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | Stefan Lehmkuhl | 1,978 | chE-Harburg 6th | A45 |
| Dec 2018 | Sven Sonntag | 1,978 | 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Jens-Erik Rudolph | 1,946 | chB-Harburg 11th | C41 |
| Feb 2011 | Wolfgang Engelhardt | 1,910 | Hamburg CupT | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2017 | 19 | 13 | 1,756 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,505 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,907 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Schwarzkopf's chess games?
114 games by Joerg Schwarzkopf, from Apr 2008 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 Schwarzkopf has played.
What does Joerg Schwarzkopf play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Joerg Schwarzkopf opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Schwarzkopf answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Joerg Schwarzkopf play as White?
As White, Joerg Schwarzkopf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Schwarzkopf play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Schwarzkopf most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Joerg Schwarzkopf's FIDE rating?
Joerg Schwarzkopf is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Joerg Schwarzkopf played?
Our database contains 114 games by Joerg Schwarzkopf, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Schwarzkopf?
114 games by Joerg Schwarzkopf 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.