Prepare against Juergen Delitzsch
DEU · World #9,450 classical · FIDE ID 4606450
Our database contains 422 games by Juergen Delitzsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Delitzsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Delitzsch 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 | 2,178 | 2,278 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,144 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 132 | 142 | 148 | 31.3% |
| As White | 212 | 78 | 72 | 62 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 210 | 54 | 70 | 86 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Delitzsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Delitzsch's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 52.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 60 | 28.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 14.6% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Delitzsch usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 89.9% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 10.1% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 97.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Juergen Delitzsch's chess games
All 422 games by Juergen Delitzsch 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: 132 wins, 142 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/8/10 | 41.9% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1979 | Hans-Joachim Hecht | 2,490 | Hecht Simul | B55 |
| Jan 2009 | Thomas Casper | 2,415 | BL2-Ost 0809 | A55 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,410 | Landesliga Nord 9495 | E71 |
| Jan 1998 | Henryk Dobosz | 2,400 | Oberliga Bayern 9798 | A40 |
| Apr 2022 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,398 | Oberliga Bayern 2122 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Ost 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 57th ch-Bayern B | 1986 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
| ch-OBER M 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Bayern Kongress-52 Meisterturnier 2 | 1981 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| BL2-Ost 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,359 |
| chT-Bayern A 68th | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Delitzsch's chess games?
422 games by Juergen Delitzsch, 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 Juergen Delitzsch has played.
What does Juergen Delitzsch play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Juergen Delitzsch opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Delitzsch answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Juergen Delitzsch play as White?
As White, Juergen Delitzsch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Delitzsch play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Delitzsch most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Juergen Delitzsch's FIDE rating?
Juergen Delitzsch is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Juergen Delitzsch played?
Our database contains 422 games by Juergen Delitzsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 142 draws, 148 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Delitzsch?
422 games by Juergen Delitzsch 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.