Prepare against Sven Joachim
IM · DEU · World #1,817 classical · FIDE ID 4628594
Our database contains 527 games by Sven Joachim, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Joachim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Joachim 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 | 2,393 | 2,480 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,421 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 209 | 236 | 82 | 39.7% |
| As White | 276 | 122 | 121 | 33 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 251 | 87 | 115 | 49 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Joachim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Joachim's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 82.8% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.2% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.2% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.3% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Joachim usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Joachim usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Joachim usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Joachim usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Joachim usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Joachim usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 76.6% | 64.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 15.9% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 91.1% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Sven Joachim's chess games
All 527 games by Sven Joachim 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: 209 wins, 236 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/15/5 | 45.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 4/13/7 | 16.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 1/14/1 | 6.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Larry Christiansen | 2,595 | GER CupT | E86 |
| Feb 1999 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,565 | BL2-Nord 9899 | C92 |
| Apr 2002 | Uwe Boensch | 2,542 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | B81 |
| Jan 1995 | Joerg Hickl | 2,535 | Bad Ragaz Open | B22 |
| Nov 2004 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,524 | BL2-Nord 0405 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 18 | 14 | 2,453 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 1999 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,399 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,547 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,446 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,444 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,535 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,525 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Joachim's chess games?
527 games by Sven Joachim, 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 Sven Joachim has played.
What does Sven Joachim play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Sven Joachim opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Joachim answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sven Joachim play as White?
As White, Sven Joachim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Joachim play as Black?
As Black, Sven Joachim most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Sven Joachim's FIDE rating?
Sven Joachim is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Sven Joachim played?
Our database contains 527 games by Sven Joachim, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 236 draws, 82 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Joachim?
527 games by Sven Joachim 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.