Prepare against Hans-Christian Weigand
DEU · World #18,576 classical · FIDE ID 24677574
When preparing against Hans-Christian Weigand, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Hans-Christian Weigand, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Christian Weigand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Christian Weigand 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 | 2,070 | 2,105 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 34 | 57 | 31 | 27.9% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 27 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 16 | 30 | 20 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Christian Weigand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Christian Weigand's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 94.6% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Weigand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Weigand usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Weigand usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Weigand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Weigand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 84.4% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Hans-Christian Weigand's chess games
All 122 games by Hans-Christian Weigand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 57 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Oehrlein | 2,163 | Regionalliga NW 0405 | A95 |
| Feb 2007 | Frank Strube | 2,149 | Regionalliga NW 0607 | D12 |
| Mar 2009 | Horst Wunder | 2,134 | Regionalliga NW 0809 | A10 |
| Jan 2004 | Darja S. Mikliaeva | 2,102 | Regionalliga NW 0304 | A21 |
| Oct 2004 | Christian2 Mueller | 2,086 | Regionalliga NW 0405 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Koenigshofen Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Regionalliga NW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Regionalliga NW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Regionalliga NW 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Regionalliga NW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Christian Weigand's chess games?
122 games by Hans-Christian Weigand, from Apr 2007 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 Hans-Christian Weigand has played.
What does Hans-Christian Weigand play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Hans-Christian Weigand opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Christian Weigand answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Christian Weigand play as White?
As White, Hans-Christian Weigand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Christian Weigand play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Christian Weigand most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Hans-Christian Weigand's FIDE rating?
Hans-Christian Weigand is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Hans-Christian Weigand played?
Our database contains 122 games by Hans-Christian Weigand, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 57 draws, 31 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Christian Weigand?
122 games by Hans-Christian Weigand 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.