Prepare against Juergen Straub
DEU · World #12,741 classical · FIDE ID 4672011
Our database contains 262 games by Juergen Straub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Straub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Straub 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 | 2,132 | 2,258 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,203 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 33.2% |
| As White | 127 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 135 | 36 | 49 | 50 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Straub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Straub's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 56.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 24.4% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Straub usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Straub usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Straub usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Straub usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Straub usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Straub usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 89.5% | 39.2% |
| b6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Juergen Straub's chess games
All 262 games by Juergen Straub 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: 87 wins, 88 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,356 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | A41 |
| Mar 2006 | Johannes Blaskowski | 2,349 | Landesliga Sued 0506 | B81 |
| Oct 2010 | Thomas Lentrodt | 2,340 | Munich Open | E17 |
| Oct 1999 | Christian Sandor | 2,310 | Oberliga Bayern 9900 | B42 |
| Jan 1999 | Wolfgang Haag | 2,300 | Oberliga Bayern 9899 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 43 | 20.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Oberbayern | 2018 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Landesliga Sued 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Regionalliga SO 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Straub's chess games?
262 games by Juergen Straub, 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 Straub has played.
What does Juergen Straub play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Juergen Straub opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Straub answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Juergen Straub play as White?
As White, Juergen Straub's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Straub play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Straub most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Juergen Straub's FIDE rating?
Juergen Straub is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Juergen Straub played?
Our database contains 262 games by Juergen Straub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 88 draws, 87 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Straub?
262 games by Juergen Straub 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.