Prepare against Harald Weinitschke
DEU · World #123,943 classical · FIDE ID 16204867
When preparing against Harald Weinitschke, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Harald Weinitschke, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Weinitschke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Weinitschke 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 | 1,663 | 1,761 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,675 | 1,726 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 19 | 15 | 42 | 25.0% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Weinitschke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Weinitschke's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 66.7% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 33.3% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 40.4% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Weinitschke usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Weinitschke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Weinitschke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Weinitschke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Weinitschke usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Harald Weinitschke's chess games
All 76 games by Harald Weinitschke in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Hayo Hoffer | 1,847 | ch-Bremen Open | E17 |
| Mar 2018 | Bernhard Kuenitz | 1,812 | ch-Bremen Open | D02 |
| Apr 2015 | Martin Bruening | 1,778 | ch-Bremen Open | E14 |
| Mar 2015 | Andreas Sommer | 1,723 | ch-Bremen Open | D02 |
| Apr 2015 | Hannelore Hoose | 1,709 | ch-Bremen Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 28 | 7.5 | 1,434 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,405 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,551 |
| ch-Bremen Seniors | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Weinitschke's chess games?
76 games by Harald Weinitschke, from May 2015 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 Harald Weinitschke has played.
What does Harald Weinitschke play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Harald Weinitschke opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Weinitschke answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Harald Weinitschke play as White?
As White, Harald Weinitschke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Weinitschke play as Black?
As Black, Harald Weinitschke most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Harald Weinitschke's FIDE rating?
Harald Weinitschke is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess, 1,675 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Harald Weinitschke played?
Our database contains 76 games by Harald Weinitschke, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Weinitschke?
76 games by Harald Weinitschke 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.