Prepare against Bernhard Welter
DEU · World #73,864 classical · FIDE ID 16228812
When preparing against Bernhard Welter, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%).
Our database contains 69 games by Bernhard Welter, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Welter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Welter 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 | 1,809 | 1,848 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 17 | 34 | 18 | 24.6% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Welter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Welter's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 79.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Welter usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Welter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Welter usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Welter usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Welter usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Welter's chess games
All 69 games by Bernhard Welter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 34 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Dmitrij Morenko | 2,282 | ch-Saarland A | B50 |
| Apr 2012 | Tim Biehl | 1,786 | ch-Saarland A 87th | B06 |
| Apr 2009 | Ralf Courtial | 1,726 | ch-Saarland A | B22 |
| Apr 2012 | Dieter Stolz | 1,720 | ch-Saarland A 87th | B13 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Diwo | 1,703 | ch-Saarland A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland A | 2009 | 32 | 17.5 | 1,829 |
| 89th ch-Saarland A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,657 |
| Saarland-ch qual1 | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,859 |
| ch-Saarland A 85th | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-Saarland A 87th | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| Bexbach Cup | 1994 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Bexbach Open | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Welter's chess games?
69 games by Bernhard Welter, from Sep 2016 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 Bernhard Welter has played.
What does Bernhard Welter play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Bernhard Welter opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Welter answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Welter play as White?
As White, Bernhard Welter's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Welter play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Welter most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Bernhard Welter's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Welter is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Bernhard Welter played?
Our database contains 69 games by Bernhard Welter, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 34 draws, 18 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Welter?
69 games by Bernhard Welter 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.