Prepare against Josef Schweighofer
Austria · World #45,562 classical · FIDE ID 1639498
Our database contains 63 games by Josef Schweighofer, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Schweighofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Schweighofer 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 | 1,911 | 1,923 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Schweighofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Schweighofer's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 88.9% | 42.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schweighofer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Josef Schweighofer's chess games
All 63 games by Josef Schweighofer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Nikolas Wachinger | 2,094 | Lueneburg Open A | B36 |
| Sep 2015 | Simeon Avagianos | 2,061 | Rhodes Colossus Open | E44 |
| Jul 2012 | Sebastian Allram | 1,938 | Zwettl Open | A36 |
| Aug 2019 | Andre Nixdorf | 1,936 | 3rd Innsbruck Open B | D53 |
| Aug 2019 | Christian Janes | 1,761 | 3rd Innsbruck Open B | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zwettl Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,901 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| 15th Calvia Amateur Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Port de Pollensa Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,984 |
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,740 |
| Rhodes Colossus Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,139 |
| 11th Calvia Amateur Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Schweighofer's chess games?
63 games by Josef Schweighofer, from Jul 2013 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 Josef Schweighofer has played.
What does Josef Schweighofer play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Josef Schweighofer opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Schweighofer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Schweighofer play as White?
As White, Josef Schweighofer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Schweighofer play as Black?
As Black, Josef Schweighofer most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Josef Schweighofer's FIDE rating?
Josef Schweighofer is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Josef Schweighofer played?
Our database contains 63 games by Josef Schweighofer, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Schweighofer?
63 games by Josef Schweighofer 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.