Prepare against Alfred Wersching
Austria · World #25,116 classical · FIDE ID 1608240
Our database contains 146 games by Alfred Wersching, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Wersching's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Wersching 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 | 2,017 | 2,089 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,035 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 37 | 49 | 60 | 25.3% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 15 | 24 | 36 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Wersching's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Wersching's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 91.5% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wersching usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Wersching usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Wersching usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wersching usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Wersching usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (33% of these games) — Wersching usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 76.5% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 23.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
Alfred Wersching's chess games
All 146 games by Alfred Wersching in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 49 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Hermann Knoll | 2,313 | Steyr Open | E60 |
| Aug 2003 | Patrick Bensch | 2,302 | 14th Vienna Open | D98 |
| Aug 1998 | Michael Gerhold | 2,265 | ch-AUT | E12 |
| Aug 2003 | Manfred Brod | 2,252 | 14th Vienna Open | A01 |
| Sep 2006 | Peter Roth | 2,249 | ch-AUT qual | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,040 |
| 26th Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| 16th Zalakaros Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 17th Zalakaros Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| 25th Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,164 |
| 14th Zalakaros Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Wersching's chess games?
146 games by Alfred Wersching, from Apr 2003 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 Alfred Wersching has played.
What does Alfred Wersching play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Alfred Wersching opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Wersching answers 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Alfred Wersching play as White?
As White, Alfred Wersching's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Wersching play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Wersching most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alfred Wersching's FIDE rating?
Alfred Wersching is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alfred Wersching played?
Our database contains 146 games by Alfred Wersching, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 49 draws, 60 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Wersching?
146 games by Alfred Wersching 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.