Prepare against Alexander Walther
DEU · World #41,156 classical · FIDE ID 4649591
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Walther, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Walther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Walther 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 | 1,930 | 2,015 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,981 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 32.7% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Walther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Walther's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 58.6% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Walther usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Walther usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Alexander Walther's chess games
All 55 games by Alexander Walther in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 23 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Heinz Engl | 2,127 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 2,052 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | B11 |
| Nov 2004 | Ludwig Czech | 2,007 | ch-Main Vogelsberg | A36 |
| Jan 2001 | Martin Stierle | 1,945 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | D03 |
| Jun 2007 | Leon De Visser | 1,874 | 2nd Main Vogelsberg Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| ch-Main Vogelsberg | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| chT-Bahn | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,702 |
| chH-Bahn | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 1,839 |
| 2nd Main Vogelsberg Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,849 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,611 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Walther's chess games?
55 games by Alexander Walther, from Oct 2007 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 Alexander Walther has played.
What does Alexander Walther play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alexander Walther opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Walther answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander Walther play as White?
As White, Alexander Walther's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Walther play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Walther most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Alexander Walther's FIDE rating?
Alexander Walther is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Alexander Walther played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Walther, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 23 draws, 14 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Walther?
55 games by Alexander Walther 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.