Prepare against Joerg Tenninger
DEU · World #110,490 classical · FIDE ID 24661287
When preparing against Joerg Tenninger, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Joerg Tenninger, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Tenninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Tenninger 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 | 1,700 | 1,700 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 66 | 58 | 81 | 32.2% |
| As White | 100 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 35 | 25 | 45 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Tenninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Tenninger's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 98.0% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues c4 (44.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tenninger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 53.2% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 46.8% | 47.7% |
Joerg Tenninger's chess games
All 205 games by Joerg Tenninger in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 66 wins, 58 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Fritz2 Meyer | 2,171 | ch-Hannover Open | E90 |
| Jan 2010 | Vladimir Zotin | 2,015 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A45 |
| Jan 2017 | Waldemar Schneider | 1,818 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | D53 |
| Oct 2002 | Lutz Willeke | 1,752 | ch-Hannover Open | D37 |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Engelking | 1,707 | chB-Hannover | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 42 | 18.5 | 1,455 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2003 | 34 | 15 | 1,624 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,628 |
| ch-Hannover A | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 1,449 |
| chB-Hannover | 2008 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,600 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 12 | 2 | 1,248 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks C | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Tenninger's chess games?
205 games by Joerg Tenninger, from Feb 2015 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 Tenninger has played.
What does Joerg Tenninger play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Joerg Tenninger opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Tenninger answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games).
What openings does Joerg Tenninger play as White?
As White, Joerg Tenninger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Tenninger play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Tenninger most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Joerg Tenninger's FIDE rating?
Joerg Tenninger is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,700 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joerg Tenninger played?
Our database contains 205 games by Joerg Tenninger, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 58 draws, 81 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Tenninger?
205 games by Joerg Tenninger 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.