Prepare against Bernhard Willin
DEU · World #54,699 classical · FIDE ID 4699165
Our database contains 354 games by Bernhard Willin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Willin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Willin 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 | 1,875 | 2,027 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 122 | 109 | 123 | 34.5% |
| As White | 175 | 56 | 51 | 68 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 179 | 66 | 58 | 55 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Willin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Willin's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 65.1% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 22.9% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Willin usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Willin usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Willin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Willin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Willin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Willin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 60.0% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.0% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 56.9% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 21.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Willin's chess games
All 354 games by Bernhard Willin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 122 wins, 109 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/9/15 | 22.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A53 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Juergen Wempe | 2,204 | 18th Seefeld Open | A40 |
| Sep 2002 | Helmut Schumacher | 2,177 | 13th Seefeld Open | B06 |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Welz | 2,143 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | B23 |
| Jan 2002 | Walter Gerhards | 2,100 | 30th Merano Gold Cup | A47 |
| Nov 2012 | Joachim Knaak | 2,100 | 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,780 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Willin's chess games?
354 games by Bernhard Willin, from Jan 2004 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 Willin has played.
What does Bernhard Willin play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Bernhard Willin opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Willin answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Willin play as White?
As White, Bernhard Willin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Willin play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Willin most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Bernhard Willin's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Willin is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Bernhard Willin played?
Our database contains 354 games by Bernhard Willin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 109 draws, 123 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Willin?
354 games by Bernhard Willin 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.