Prepare against Johann Engel
DEU · World #13,269 classical · FIDE ID 12920509
Our database contains 96 games by Johann Engel, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Engel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Engel 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 | 2,125 | 2,245 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 35.4% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Engel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Engel's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Johann Engel's chess games
All 96 games by Johann Engel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Kai-Uwe Schiffer | 2,278 | NRW Class1 1617 | E12 |
| Mar 2019 | Andreas Schwarz | 2,118 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | B17 |
| Apr 2019 | Norbert Gallinnis | 2,118 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | A56 |
| Feb 2018 | Farhad Karimi | 2,063 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | E90 |
| Apr 2016 | Jens Dehmel | 2,039 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,616 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,057 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Engel's chess games?
96 games by Johann Engel, from Jul 2013 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 Johann Engel has played.
What does Johann Engel play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Johann Engel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Engel answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Johann Engel play as White?
As White, Johann Engel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Engel play as Black?
As Black, Johann Engel most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Johann Engel's FIDE rating?
Johann Engel is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Johann Engel played?
Our database contains 96 games by Johann Engel, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Engel?
96 games by Johann Engel 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.