Prepare against Joerg Weidemann
FM · DEU · World #6,578 classical · FIDE ID 4603389
Our database contains 449 games by Joerg Weidemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Weidemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Weidemann 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 | 2,233 | 2,339 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,348 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 163 | 151 | 135 | 36.3% |
| As White | 218 | 82 | 78 | 58 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 231 | 81 | 73 | 77 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Weidemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Weidemann's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 98.6% | 55.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Weidemann usually continues c3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Weidemann usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Weidemann usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Weidemann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 42.0% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 32 | 32.0% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 16 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 11.4% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 8 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Joerg Weidemann's chess games
All 449 games by Joerg Weidemann 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: 163 wins, 151 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 18/14/9 | 43.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1983 | Boris Spassky | 2,605 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | B00 |
| Feb 2007 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,515 | BL2-Sued 0607 | B22 |
| Oct 2006 | Andreas Schenk | 2,510 | BL2-Sued 0607 | A85 |
| Apr 2015 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,510 | Oberliga Baden 1415 | C11 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,420 | Triberg | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1977 | 26 | 20 | – |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 15 | 7 | 2,400 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| World U20-ch15 | 1977 | 13 | 8 | 2,252 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,510 |
| ch16-World U20 | 1977 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,523 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Weidemann's chess games?
449 games by Joerg Weidemann, 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 Joerg Weidemann has played.
What does Joerg Weidemann play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Joerg Weidemann opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Weidemann answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Joerg Weidemann play as White?
As White, Joerg Weidemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Vienna Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Weidemann play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Weidemann most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Joerg Weidemann's FIDE rating?
Joerg Weidemann is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Joerg Weidemann played?
Our database contains 449 games by Joerg Weidemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 151 draws, 135 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Weidemann?
449 games by Joerg Weidemann 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.