Prepare against Claus Werner
DEU · World #10,102 classical · FIDE ID 4668839
Our database contains 385 games by Claus Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Werner 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 | 2,168 | 2,244 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,205 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 155 | 147 | 83 | 40.3% |
| As White | 205 | 90 | 73 | 42 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 180 | 65 | 74 | 41 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Werner's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 72.2% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 36 | 17.6% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Werner usually continues d4 (77.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 73.3% | 65.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 19.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 55.6% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.8% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Claus Werner's chess games
All 385 games by Claus Werner 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: 155 wins, 147 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 18 | 1/14/3 | 5.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,466 | 26th Boeblingen Open | C19 |
| Dec 2009 | Raoul Strohhaeker | 2,443 | 26th Boeblingen Open | B40 |
| May 2016 | Pavel Zpevak | 2,366 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | E61 |
| Sep 2002 | Dan-Ovidiu Rat | 2,345 | 2nd ch-Nittenau | C41 |
| Oct 2023 | Thomas Brueckner | 2,341 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2013 | 72 | 40 | 2,155 |
| Landesliga Nord 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Landesliga Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,011 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Werner's chess games?
385 games by Claus Werner, 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 Claus Werner has played.
What does Claus Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Claus Werner opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Werner answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Claus Werner play as White?
As White, Claus Werner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Werner play as Black?
As Black, Claus Werner most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Claus Werner's FIDE rating?
Claus Werner is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Claus Werner played?
Our database contains 385 games by Claus Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 147 draws, 83 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Werner?
385 games by Claus Werner 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.