Prepare against Francois Weber
CHE · World #97,092 classical · FIDE ID 1313312
When preparing against Francois Weber, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 44 games by Francois Weber, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Weber 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 | 1,738 | 1,989 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,855 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 47.7% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 60.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Weber's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Weber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Weber usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Francois Weber's chess games
All 44 games by Francois Weber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Miguel Donado-Mazarron Gomez | 2,081 | Almeria Indalo Open | B51 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel Pastor Jimenez | 2,015 | 1st Almeria | C30 |
| Jul 2006 | Antonio Salmeron Cerdan | 1,929 | 1st Almeria | B30 |
| Feb 2015 | Jose Antonio Romera Gutierrez | 1,819 | Almeria Indalo Open | A80 |
| Feb 2016 | Tobias Wehrli | 1,805 | Bois Gentil Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,731 |
| Sainte Marie Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,479 |
| 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 1st Almeria | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,423 |
| Almeria Indalo Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,085 |
| 24th Geneve Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Weber's chess games?
44 games by Francois Weber, from Oct 2005 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 Francois Weber has played.
What does Francois Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Francois Weber opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Weber answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Francois Weber play as White?
As White, Francois Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Weber play as Black?
As Black, Francois Weber most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Francois Weber's FIDE rating?
Francois Weber is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Francois Weber played?
Our database contains 44 games by Francois Weber, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Weber?
44 games by Francois Weber 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.