Prepare against Armin Waschk
DEU · World #20,541 classical · FIDE ID 4630866
When preparing against Armin Waschk, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Armin Waschk, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Armin Waschk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Waschk 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 | 2,054 | 2,236 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,185 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 99 | 108 | 85 | 33.9% |
| As White | 151 | 54 | 62 | 35 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 141 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Waschk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Waschk's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 82.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.3% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.0% | 77.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Waschk usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Waschk usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Waschk usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Waschk usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Waschk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Waschk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 89.3% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 93.6% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Armin Waschk's chess games
All 292 games by Armin Waschk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 99 wins, 108 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ralf Montag | 2,458 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 9899 | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Schurade | 2,365 | Oberliga Nord N 9192 | B52 |
| Mar 2020 | Yuri Boidman | 2,335 | WchT Seniors 65 | B53 |
| Jan 1992 | Roland Storm | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord N 9192 | A45 |
| Mar 2019 | Marcos Kiesekamp | 2,293 | Oberliga Nord O 1819 | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,241 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9192 | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,007 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,217 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Waschk's chess games?
292 games by Armin Waschk, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Armin Waschk has played.
What does Armin Waschk play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Armin Waschk opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Waschk answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Armin Waschk play as White?
As White, Armin Waschk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Waschk play as Black?
As Black, Armin Waschk most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Armin Waschk's FIDE rating?
Armin Waschk is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Armin Waschk played?
Our database contains 292 games by Armin Waschk, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 108 draws, 85 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Waschk?
292 games by Armin Waschk 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.