Prepare against Horst Weisenburger
DEU · World #15,705 classical · FIDE ID 4654536
When preparing against Horst Weisenburger, expect 1.f4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 325 games by Horst Weisenburger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Weisenburger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Weisenburger 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 | 2,098 | 2,221 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,118 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 102 | 112 | 111 | 31.4% |
| As White | 156 | 51 | 53 | 52 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 169 | 51 | 59 | 59 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Weisenburger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Weisenburger's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 59 | 37.8% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 57 | 36.5% | 45.6% |
| g3 | 24 | 15.4% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 9.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 53.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues f4 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Weisenburger usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 48.1% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 27 | 35.1% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.7% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 43 | 81.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
Horst Weisenburger's chess games
All 325 games by Horst Weisenburger 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: 102 wins, 112 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 59 | 20/23/16 | 33.9% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 56 | 16/21/19 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 9/12/13 | 26.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Hermann Knoll | 2,361 | 22nd Bad Woerishofen Open | B00 |
| Oct 1991 | Dieter Villing | 2,280 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | A00 |
| Sep 2010 | Eduard Bakhmatov | 2,264 | 19th chT-GER Seniors | A02 |
| Sep 2009 | Werner Szenetra | 2,255 | chT-GER Seniors 18th | A04 |
| Sep 2014 | Gerhard Kiefer | 2,252 | 23rd chT-GER Seniors | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2008 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,131 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,121 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,040 |
| 11th ch-EU Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| 21st ch-GER Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Weisenburger's chess games?
325 games by Horst Weisenburger, 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 Horst Weisenburger has played.
What does Horst Weisenburger play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Horst Weisenburger opens with 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Weisenburger answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Horst Weisenburger play as White?
As White, Horst Weisenburger's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Hungarian Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Weisenburger play as Black?
As Black, Horst Weisenburger most often plays: Dutch Defense (56 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Horst Weisenburger's FIDE rating?
Horst Weisenburger is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Horst Weisenburger played?
Our database contains 325 games by Horst Weisenburger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 112 draws, 111 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Weisenburger?
325 games by Horst Weisenburger 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.