Prepare against Magnus Junker
DEU · World #13,936 classical · FIDE ID 16218507
When preparing against Magnus Junker, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Magnus Junker, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Junker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Junker 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 | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,144 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Junker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Junker's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Junker usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Junker usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Junker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Junker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Junker usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Magnus Junker's chess games
All 50 games by Magnus Junker in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Johannes Tschernatsch | 2,251 | ch-GER U18 | B38 |
| Jun 2017 | Tigran Poghosyan | 2,156 | ch-GER U16 | D93 |
| Jun 2017 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,134 | ch-GER U16 | B92 |
| May 2022 | Menno Pietersma | 2,109 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D13 |
| Dec 2017 | Edgar Stauch | 2,053 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 12 | 8 | 2,112 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,200 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Junker's chess games?
50 games by Magnus Junker, from May 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 Magnus Junker has played.
What does Magnus Junker play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Magnus Junker opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Junker answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Magnus Junker play as White?
As White, Magnus Junker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Junker play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Junker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Magnus Junker's FIDE rating?
Magnus Junker is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Magnus Junker played?
Our database contains 50 games by Magnus Junker, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Junker?
50 games by Magnus Junker 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.