Prepare against Joerg Spreu
DEU · World #111,917 classical · FIDE ID 12960004
When preparing against Joerg Spreu, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Joerg Spreu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Spreu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Spreu 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 | 1,696 | 1,708 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 16.1% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Spreu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Spreu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Spreu usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Spreu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Spreu usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Spreu usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Spreu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joerg Spreu's chess games
All 31 games by Joerg Spreu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 5 wins, 17 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Wolfgang Feldmann | 1,668 | 26th Kiel Open B | A15 |
| May 2018 | Tomas Stepien | 1,578 | chA-Hamburg | D94 |
| Aug 2013 | Thomas Hoffmann | 1,576 | 26th Kiel Open B | B07 |
| May 2018 | Frederik Fuhrmann | 1,550 | chA-Hamburg | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hamburg | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,541 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,427 |
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,473 |
| ch-Harburg 11th | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Spreu's chess games?
31 games by Joerg Spreu, from Sep 2016 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 Spreu has played.
What does Joerg Spreu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joerg Spreu opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Spreu answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joerg Spreu play as White?
As White, Joerg Spreu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Spreu play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Spreu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joerg Spreu's FIDE rating?
Joerg Spreu is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (May 2024).
How many games has Joerg Spreu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Joerg Spreu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 17 draws, 9 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Spreu?
31 games by Joerg Spreu 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.