Prepare against Holger Werner
DEU · World #36,425 classical · FIDE ID 4659660
Our database contains 176 games by Holger Werner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Werner 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 | 1,952 | 1,973 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 56 | 72 | 48 | 31.8% |
| As White | 92 | 38 | 34 | 20 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 84 | 18 | 38 | 28 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Werner's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 77.2% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.3% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Werner usually continues d3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Werner usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 55.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 56.7% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Holger Werner's chess games
All 176 games by Holger Werner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 56 wins, 72 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,206 | 1st Arber Open | C00 |
| Aug 2012 | Christoph Hahn | 2,132 | 1st Arber Open | A06 |
| Jan 2020 | Klaus Meulner | 2,077 | Oberliga Bayern 1920 | B18 |
| Nov 2009 | Joerg Buchweitz | 2,035 | chTB1-Mittelfranken 0910 | D03 |
| Dec 2023 | Aaron Schwan | 2,028 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2010 | 72 | 43.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2012 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,988 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 6 | – |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,990 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| Erbendorf Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Werner's chess games?
176 games by Holger Werner, from Apr 2005 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 Holger Werner has played.
What does Holger Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Holger Werner opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Werner answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Holger Werner play as White?
As White, Holger Werner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 29.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Werner play as Black?
As Black, Holger Werner most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Holger Werner's FIDE rating?
Holger Werner is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Holger Werner played?
Our database contains 176 games by Holger Werner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 72 draws, 48 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Werner?
176 games by Holger Werner 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.