Prepare against Juergen Federau
FM · DEU · World #14,565 classical · FIDE ID 4602935
Our database contains 257 games by Juergen Federau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Federau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Federau 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 | 2,110 | 2,246 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,054 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 108 | 81 | 68 | 42.0% |
| As White | 134 | 64 | 45 | 25 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 44 | 36 | 43 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Federau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Federau's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 96.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Federau usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Federau usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Federau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Federau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Federau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Federau usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 85.5% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Juergen Federau's chess games
All 257 games by Juergen Federau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 108 wins, 81 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,346 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A58 |
| Oct 2005 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,342 | 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | D72 |
| Jul 2004 | Wilhelm Schlemermeyer | 2,341 | 5th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | D11 |
| Aug 2015 | Philipp Lerch | 2,302 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E72 |
| Apr 2006 | Hartmut Hoeckendorf | 2,284 | Oberliga Nord O 0506 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 36 | 22 | 2,058 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,088 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,997 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,991 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Federau's chess games?
257 games by Juergen Federau, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Federau has played.
What does Juergen Federau play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Juergen Federau opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Federau answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Juergen Federau play as White?
As White, Juergen Federau's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Federau play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Federau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Juergen Federau's FIDE rating?
Juergen Federau is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Juergen Federau played?
Our database contains 257 games by Juergen Federau, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 81 draws, 68 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Federau?
257 games by Juergen Federau 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.