Prepare against Jens Werther
DEU · World #66,369 classical · FIDE ID 24677817
When preparing against Jens Werther, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 89 games by Jens Werther, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Werther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Werther 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 | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 21 | 24 | 44 | 23.6% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Werther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Werther's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 65.1% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 27.9% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Werther usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Werther usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Werther usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Werther usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Werther usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Werther usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Jens Werther's chess games
All 89 games by Jens Werther in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Roland Ditz | 1,836 | 13th Leipzig VfB Open | D07 |
| Mar 2007 | Jens Schmiedek | 1,816 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B13 |
| Mar 2007 | Giuseppe Tomassetti | 1,750 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B12 |
| Jun 2012 | Roland Steiert | 1,736 | ch-Baden Open U1600 | D00 |
| Mar 2007 | Wolfgang Drusba | 1,574 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Open U1600 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 1,564 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,587 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,641 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Werther's chess games?
89 games by Jens Werther, from Jul 2007 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 Jens Werther has played.
What does Jens Werther play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jens Werther opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Werther answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jens Werther play as White?
As White, Jens Werther's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Werther play as Black?
As Black, Jens Werther most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jens Werther's FIDE rating?
Jens Werther is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jens Werther played?
Our database contains 89 games by Jens Werther, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Werther?
89 games by Jens Werther 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.