Prepare against Ingo Walch
DEU · World #20,436 classical · FIDE ID 4661079
When preparing against Ingo Walch, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Ingo Walch, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Walch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Walch 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 | 2,055 | 2,159 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 90 | 102 | 99 | 30.9% |
| As White | 144 | 54 | 51 | 39 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 147 | 36 | 51 | 60 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Walch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Walch's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 85.4% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 7 | 4.9% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Walch usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Walch usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Walch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Walch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Walch usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Walch usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 51.9% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 25.0% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 23.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 23.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 21.7% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.0% | 44.4% |
Ingo Walch's chess games
All 291 games by Ingo Walch 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: 90 wins, 102 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 5/9/12 | 19.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Christoph Renner | 2,437 | 7th Passau Open | B06 |
| Dec 2002 | Michael Fuchs | 2,293 | 11th Donau Open | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Ulrich Zenker | 2,250 | Regionalliga SO 9900 | D05 |
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Schoebel | 2,230 | 5th Passau Open | A84 |
| Apr 1999 | Matthias Pflug | 2,210 | 7th Passau Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern A | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,200 |
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| Landesliga Sued 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,064 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,117 |
| ch-North Bayern | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
| Landesliga Sued 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Walch's chess games?
291 games by Ingo Walch, 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 Ingo Walch has played.
What does Ingo Walch play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Ingo Walch opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Walch answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ingo Walch play as White?
As White, Ingo Walch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Walch play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Walch most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Ingo Walch's FIDE rating?
Ingo Walch is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ingo Walch played?
Our database contains 291 games by Ingo Walch, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 102 draws, 99 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Walch?
291 games by Ingo Walch 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.