Prepare against Guenter Walter
FM · DEU · World #20,018 classical · FIDE ID 4612108
Our database contains 140 games by Guenter Walter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Walter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Walter 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 | 2,057 | 2,289 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 37 | 78 | 25 | 26.4% |
| As White | 71 | 21 | 41 | 9 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 16 | 37 | 16 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Walter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Walter's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 66.2% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 19 | 26.8% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Walter usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Walter usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Walter usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 39.4% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 24.2% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Guenter Walter's chess games
All 140 games by Guenter Walter 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: 37 wins, 78 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,316 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | A55 |
| Aug 2003 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,307 | 12th chT-GER Seniors | C97 |
| Feb 2008 | Mathias Gerusel | 2,293 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | E92 |
| Nov 2019 | Zsigmond Szajbely | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord O 1920 | B50 |
| Feb 2008 | Jorgen Jorgensen | 2,262 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,326 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-GER Seniors A 17th | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| 07th chT-EU Seniors | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 14th chT-GER Seniors | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Walter's chess games?
140 games by Guenter Walter, 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 Guenter Walter has played.
What does Guenter Walter play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Guenter Walter opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Walter answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Guenter Walter play as White?
As White, Guenter Walter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Walter play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Walter most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Guenter Walter's FIDE rating?
Guenter Walter is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Guenter Walter played?
Our database contains 140 games by Guenter Walter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 78 draws, 25 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Walter?
140 games by Guenter Walter 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.