Prepare against Clemens Werner
FM · DEU · World #6,747 classical · FIDE ID 4604636
When preparing against Clemens Werner, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 983 games by Clemens Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens 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 | 2,230 | 2,373 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,347 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,330 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 983 | 341 | 423 | 218 | 34.7% |
| As White | 489 | 178 | 229 | 81 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 494 | 163 | 194 | 137 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Werner's side.
First moves as White (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 83.0% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 58 | 11.9% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Werner usually continues c3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Werner usually continues d4 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Werner usually continues Bg5 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Werner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 35.5% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 49 | 26.3% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 47 | 25.3% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 48.1% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 59 | 31.6% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 27 | 14.4% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Clemens Werner's chess games
All 983 games by Clemens Werner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 341 wins, 423 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 91 | 34/39/18 | 37.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 59 | 20/32/7 | 33.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 8/21/3 | 24.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 49 | 15/23/11 | 30.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 13/15/7 | 37.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Goran Dizdar | 2,525 | 12th Cappelle Open | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Uwe Boensch | 2,500 | Dortmund Open A | D03 |
| Jan 1986 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,495 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | C10 |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeni Vasiukov | 2,485 | 19th Wch Seniors | A00 |
| Dec 2000 | Baadur Jobava | 2,480 | 17th Boeblingen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badenweiler Open | 2000 | 38 | 26 | 2,438 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-SUI | 2010 | 20 | 8 | 2,205 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1987 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,208 |
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 16 | 10 | 2,397 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1979 | 12 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Werner's chess games?
983 games by Clemens Werner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Clemens Werner has played.
What does Clemens Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 489 games with White in our database, Clemens Werner opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Werner answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Clemens Werner play as White?
As White, Clemens Werner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (91 games, 37.4% win rate); Sicilian (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 489 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Werner play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Werner most often plays: Indian Defense (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 494 games.
What is Clemens Werner's FIDE rating?
Clemens Werner is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Clemens Werner played?
Our database contains 983 games by Clemens Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 423 draws, 218 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Werner?
983 games by Clemens 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.