Prepare against Benedikt Weber
DEU · World #16,378 classical · FIDE ID 12934976
Our database contains 83 games by Benedikt Weber, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Weber 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 | 2,091 | 2,107 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 34.9% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Weber's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Benedikt Weber's chess games
All 83 games by Benedikt Weber in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Petri | 2,167 | 28th Kiel Open | A47 |
| Mar 2013 | Guenter Heinsohn | 2,152 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | C54 |
| Dec 2018 | Steffen Michel | 2,148 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | E14 |
| Oct 2017 | Fridolin Mertens | 2,137 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Buelent Saglam | 2,102 | 28th Kiel Open | C32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,197 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 37th Munich OIS Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Weber's chess games?
83 games by Benedikt Weber, from May 2012 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 Benedikt Weber has played.
What does Benedikt Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Benedikt Weber opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Weber answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Weber play as White?
As White, Benedikt Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Weber play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Weber most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Benedikt Weber's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Weber is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Weber played?
Our database contains 83 games by Benedikt Weber, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Weber?
83 games by Benedikt Weber 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.