Prepare against Dieter Welsch
DEU · World #71,536 classical · FIDE ID 12901075
When preparing against Dieter Welsch, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 159 games by Dieter Welsch, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Welsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Welsch 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 | 1,818 | 1,890 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 59 | 35 | 65 | 37.1% |
| As White | 80 | 35 | 18 | 27 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 17 | 38 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Welsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Welsch's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 73.8% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Welsch usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Dieter Welsch's chess games
All 159 games by Dieter Welsch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Nov 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: 59 wins, 35 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ferdinand Niebling | 2,065 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | C01 |
| Jan 2005 | Ernst Georg Haffner | 1,985 | 28th ch-Rheinland | D53 |
| Mar 2008 | Bernd Mallmann | 1,974 | ch-SVR MAT 31th | B06 |
| Apr 2006 | Torsten Stau | 1,971 | ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | C50 |
| Apr 2006 | Peter Warkentin | 1,936 | ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-SVR MAT 31th | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 37th | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,885 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 30th ch-SVR MAT I | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Welsch's chess games?
159 games by Dieter Welsch, from Sep 2012 to Nov 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 Dieter Welsch has played.
What does Dieter Welsch play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Dieter Welsch opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Welsch answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dieter Welsch play as White?
As White, Dieter Welsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Welsch play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Welsch most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Dieter Welsch's FIDE rating?
Dieter Welsch is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Dieter Welsch played?
Our database contains 159 games by Dieter Welsch, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 35 draws, 65 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Welsch?
159 games by Dieter Welsch 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.