Prepare against Hans-Wolfgang Walther
DEU · World #21,995 classical · FIDE ID 4658388
Our database contains 215 games by Hans-Wolfgang Walther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Wolfgang Walther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Wolfgang Walther 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 | 2,041 | 2,204 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,139 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,139 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 97 | 49 | 69 | 45.1% |
| As White | 104 | 56 | 20 | 28 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 41 | 29 | 41 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Wolfgang Walther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Wolfgang Walther's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 64.4% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 35 | 33.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Walther usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 91.7% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 44.4% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Hans-Wolfgang Walther's chess games
All 215 games by Hans-Wolfgang Walther 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: 97 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Robert Huebner | 2,599 | Gemuend Simul | C53 |
| Jul 2004 | Lothar Schmid | 2,530 | Bamberg Simul | C83 |
| May 1988 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,505 | Dresden Clock Simul | D66 |
| Jun 2005 | Lukas Efler | 2,261 | 21st Rail 4 Countries | B42 |
| Jan 1999 | Bernd Schulenburg | 2,240 | Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 2004 | 42 | 27 | 2,149 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 28 | 14 | 2,104 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,990 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Wolfgang Walther's chess games?
215 games by Hans-Wolfgang Walther, 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 Hans-Wolfgang Walther has played.
What does Hans-Wolfgang Walther play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Hans-Wolfgang Walther opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Wolfgang Walther answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hans-Wolfgang Walther play as White?
As White, Hans-Wolfgang Walther's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Wolfgang Walther play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Wolfgang Walther most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Hans-Wolfgang Walther's FIDE rating?
Hans-Wolfgang Walther is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hans-Wolfgang Walther played?
Our database contains 215 games by Hans-Wolfgang Walther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Wolfgang Walther?
215 games by Hans-Wolfgang Walther 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.