Prepare against Hans Wiechert
FM · DEU · World #14,874 classical · FIDE ID 4643410
When preparing against Hans Wiechert, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Hans Wiechert, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hans Wiechert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Wiechert 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 | 2,108 | 2,307 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,195 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,213 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 149 | 104 | 127 | 39.2% |
| As White | 200 | 93 | 41 | 66 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 180 | 56 | 63 | 61 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Wiechert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Wiechert's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 82.5% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 16.0% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Wiechert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 47.6% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 22.0% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 90.4% | 52.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Hans Wiechert's chess games
All 380 games by Hans Wiechert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 149 wins, 104 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,489 | Bad Wildbad Open | E15 |
| Jan 1994 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,420 | Mannheim Open | D09 |
| Jan 2001 | Gyula Mester | 2,414 | Debrecen DEAC Open | E05 |
| Jan 2000 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,377 | 7th Leipzig VfB Open | A84 |
| Mar 2020 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,344 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 1997 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,279 |
| Debrecen DEAC Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Wiechert's chess games?
380 games by Hans Wiechert, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Wiechert has played.
What does Hans Wiechert play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Hans Wiechert opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Wiechert answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hans Wiechert play as White?
As White, Hans Wiechert's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Wiechert play as Black?
As Black, Hans Wiechert most often plays: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Hans Wiechert's FIDE rating?
Hans Wiechert is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Hans Wiechert played?
Our database contains 380 games by Hans Wiechert, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 104 draws, 127 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Wiechert?
380 games by Hans Wiechert 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.