Prepare against Juergen Juhnke
DEU · World #6,886 classical · FIDE ID 4623029
When preparing against Juergen Juhnke, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Juergen Juhnke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Juhnke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Juhnke 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 | 2,227 | 2,288 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 151 | 100 | 85 | 44.9% |
| As White | 169 | 91 | 34 | 44 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 167 | 60 | 66 | 41 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Juhnke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Juhnke's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 92.9% | 65.0% |
| f4 | 12 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Juhnke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 78.9% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 17.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 76.4% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 18.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Juergen Juhnke's chess games
All 336 games by Juergen Juhnke 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: 151 wins, 100 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1972 | Troels Bjerre | 2,320 | 19th WchT Students Final A | B44 |
| Feb 2008 | Fabian Mueller | 2,317 | Oberliga Nord W 0708 | B44 |
| Jan 1993 | Johannes Steckner | 2,310 | BL2-Nord 9293 | E72 |
| Dec 2007 | Vera Juergens | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord W 0708 | C41 |
| Feb 2010 | Manfred Hermann | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1968 | 32 | 20.5 | – |
| World U20 ch-10 Final A | 1969 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Meldorf U26 International | 1968 | 10 | 3 | – |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 17th WchT Students Final | 1970 | 9 | 8 | – |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,171 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Juhnke's chess games?
336 games by Juergen Juhnke, 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 Juhnke has played.
What does Juergen Juhnke play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Juergen Juhnke opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Juhnke answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Juergen Juhnke play as White?
As White, Juergen Juhnke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Juhnke play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Juhnke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Juergen Juhnke's FIDE rating?
Juergen Juhnke is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Juergen Juhnke played?
Our database contains 336 games by Juergen Juhnke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 100 draws, 85 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Juhnke?
336 games by Juergen Juhnke 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.