Prepare against Edgar Winand
DEU · World #57,816 classical · FIDE ID 24678058
Our database contains 165 games by Edgar Winand, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Winand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Winand 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 | 1,864 | 2,055 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,964 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 60 | 31 | 74 | 36.4% |
| As White | 83 | 36 | 15 | 32 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 16 | 42 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Winand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Winand's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g4 | 42 | 50.6% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 45.8% | 57.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g4 — 51% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Winand usually continues Bg2 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Winand usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Winand usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Winand usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Winand usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Winand usually continues e3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| g5 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Edgar Winand's chess games
All 165 games by Edgar Winand in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 60 wins, 31 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 42 | 16/9/17 | 38.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 12/6/19 | 32.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Felix Kayser | 2,220 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | E65 |
| Oct 2010 | Victor Hansen | 2,121 | 9th Forchheim Open | D04 |
| May 2017 | Markus Koch | 2,066 | ch-Frankfurt A | A42 |
| Nov 2024 | Henrik Schloessner | 2,049 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A00 |
| Aug 2016 | Helmut Kalepky | 2,023 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 34 | 19 | 1,926 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 1,883 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,797 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open A | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Winand's chess games?
165 games by Edgar Winand, from Oct 2008 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 Edgar Winand has played.
What does Edgar Winand play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Edgar Winand opens with 1.g4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Winand answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...g5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Edgar Winand play as White?
As White, Edgar Winand's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Winand play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Winand most often plays: Pirc Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Rat Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Edgar Winand's FIDE rating?
Edgar Winand is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Edgar Winand played?
Our database contains 165 games by Edgar Winand, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 31 draws, 74 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Winand?
165 games by Edgar Winand 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.