Prepare against Joshua Sinnhoefer
DEU · World #66,915 classical · FIDE ID 16201361
When preparing against Joshua Sinnhoefer, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 88 games by Joshua Sinnhoefer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Sinnhoefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Sinnhoefer 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 | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 22 | 36 | 34.1% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Sinnhoefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Sinnhoefer's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 92.7% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.3% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sinnhoefer usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sinnhoefer usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Sinnhoefer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sinnhoefer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 84.8% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Joshua Sinnhoefer's chess games
All 88 games by Joshua Sinnhoefer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Robert Bethke | 2,100 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C48 |
| Dec 2020 | Adrian Kamp | 1,982 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C56 |
| Jun 2019 | Soeren Evering | 1,879 | ch-GER U14 | C56 |
| Jun 2019 | Gero Schulemann | 1,862 | ch-GER U14 | B43 |
| Jun 2021 | Ole Zeuner | 1,770 | chT-GER U16 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 22 | 9 | 1,500 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,216 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,733 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,870 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Sinnhoefer's chess games?
88 games by Joshua Sinnhoefer, from Feb 2017 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 Joshua Sinnhoefer has played.
What does Joshua Sinnhoefer play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joshua Sinnhoefer opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Sinnhoefer answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Joshua Sinnhoefer play as White?
As White, Joshua Sinnhoefer's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Sinnhoefer play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Sinnhoefer most often plays: Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Joshua Sinnhoefer's FIDE rating?
Joshua Sinnhoefer is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joshua Sinnhoefer played?
Our database contains 88 games by Joshua Sinnhoefer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Sinnhoefer?
88 games by Joshua Sinnhoefer 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.