Prepare against Dirk Wegener
DEU · World #38,152 classical · FIDE ID 24642053
Our database contains 454 games by Dirk Wegener, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Wegener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Wegener 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 | 1,944 | 2,071 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 171 | 163 | 120 | 37.7% |
| As White | 227 | 105 | 70 | 52 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 66 | 93 | 68 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Wegener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Wegener's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 100.0% | 61.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wegener usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wegener usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wegener usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 79 | 77.5% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 21.6% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 97.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Dirk Wegener's chess games
All 454 games by Dirk Wegener in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 171 wins, 163 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D79 | English Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Hannes Rau | 2,468 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | E92 |
| Feb 1999 | Hans-Ulrich Gruenberg | 2,455 | chT2M-AUT 9899 | E97 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Ciemniak | 2,440 | Katowice Fibak Open | C02 |
| Jan 1992 | Lajos Abel | 2,430 | Kecskemet6 | A48 |
| Dec 2006 | Horst Alber | 2,400 | BL2-Ost 0607 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1992 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,398 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 1993 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,363 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 12 | 5 | 2,282 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,456 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Wegener's chess games?
454 games by Dirk Wegener, from Jan 2006 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 Dirk Wegener has played.
What does Dirk Wegener play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Dirk Wegener opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Wegener answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dirk Wegener play as White?
As White, Dirk Wegener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Wegener play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Wegener most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 24.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Dirk Wegener's FIDE rating?
Dirk Wegener is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dirk Wegener played?
Our database contains 454 games by Dirk Wegener, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 163 draws, 120 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Wegener?
454 games by Dirk Wegener 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.