Prepare against Josef Huelsmann
DEU · World #12,174 classical · FIDE ID 4607929
When preparing against Josef Huelsmann, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 441 games by Josef Huelsmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Huelsmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Huelsmann 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 | 2,139 | 2,268 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 155 | 166 | 120 | 35.1% |
| As White | 220 | 90 | 69 | 61 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 221 | 65 | 97 | 59 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Huelsmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Huelsmann's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 216 | 98.2% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Huelsmann usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Huelsmann usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Huelsmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Huelsmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Huelsmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 96.9% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 62.3% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 10.1% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Josef Huelsmann's chess games
All 441 games by Josef Huelsmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 155 wins, 166 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 58 | 22/19/17 | 37.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 17/11/10 | 44.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Bruno Laurent | 2,404 | NRW Class2 0607 | A47 |
| Dec 1998 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,345 | Oberliga NRW 9899 I | A11 |
| Oct 1999 | Jeroen Claesen | 2,330 | Oberliga NRW 9900 I | C00 |
| Jan 1993 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,315 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | A11 |
| Aug 2016 | Yuri Boidman | 2,315 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1975 | 39 | 22 | – |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 15 | 7 | 2,285 |
| 53rd ch-GER (FRG-11) | 1972 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,259 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Oberliga NRW 9900 I | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,398 |
| 29th ch-GER A Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Huelsmann's chess games?
441 games by Josef Huelsmann, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Huelsmann has played.
What does Josef Huelsmann play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Josef Huelsmann opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Huelsmann answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Josef Huelsmann play as White?
As White, Josef Huelsmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 72.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Huelsmann play as Black?
As Black, Josef Huelsmann most often plays: French: Classical Variation (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 17.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Josef Huelsmann's FIDE rating?
Josef Huelsmann is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Josef Huelsmann played?
Our database contains 441 games by Josef Huelsmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 166 draws, 120 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Huelsmann?
441 games by Josef Huelsmann 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.