Prepare against Dirk Willenberg
DEU · World #43,384 classical · FIDE ID 4636392
Our database contains 104 games by Dirk Willenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Willenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Willenberg 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 | 2,098 | 2,123 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 24 | 40 | 40 | 23.1% |
| As White | 48 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Willenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Willenberg's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 97.9% | 36.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 69.0% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Dirk Willenberg's chess games
All 104 games by Dirk Willenberg 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: 24 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1995 | Adrian David | 2,315 | Oberliga Nord W 9495 | E93 |
| Apr 1997 | Manfred Boehnisch | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord W 9697 | B12 |
| Mar 2000 | Florian Mossakowski | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord W 9900 | B31 |
| Jan 1999 | Andreas Stabolewski | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord W 9899 | D22 |
| Feb 2000 | Marc Schuette | 2,245 | Oberliga Nord W 9900 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,175 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 2,003 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-FRG Hochschul | 1987 | 7 | 4 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Willenberg's chess games?
104 games by Dirk Willenberg, 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 Dirk Willenberg has played.
What does Dirk Willenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dirk Willenberg opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Willenberg answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Dirk Willenberg play as White?
As White, Dirk Willenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Willenberg play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Willenberg most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Dirk Willenberg's FIDE rating?
Dirk Willenberg is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dirk Willenberg played?
Our database contains 104 games by Dirk Willenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Willenberg?
104 games by Dirk Willenberg 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.