Prepare against Josef Wegerer
Austria · World #45,084 classical · FIDE ID 1609467
When preparing against Josef Wegerer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 118 games by Josef Wegerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Wegerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Wegerer 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 | 1,913 | 2,095 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,015 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 16 | 36 | 66 | 13.6% |
| As White | 57 | 8 | 13 | 36 | 14.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 13.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Wegerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Wegerer's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 80.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 17.5% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues Nc3 (15.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Wegerer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 39.3% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 26.5% |
Josef Wegerer's chess games
All 118 games by Josef Wegerer 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: 16 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Sandor Biro | 2,334 | Balatonlelle Open | B11 |
| Dec 1998 | Hermann Knoll | 2,325 | 7th Donau Open | B26 |
| Dec 2007 | Roland Knechtel | 2,288 | 16th Donau Open | A00 |
| Aug 2009 | Dirk Legahn | 2,207 | Schwarzach Open A | A07 |
| Aug 2000 | Kirill Kuznetsov | 2,203 | Schwarzach Open A | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 20 | 8 | 2,136 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 19 | 7 | 2,112 |
| ch-AUT | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,008 |
| 30th Balaton Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| St Veit Open A 29th | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| 11th Linz Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,225 |
| 16th Donau Open | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Wegerer's chess games?
118 games by Josef Wegerer, 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 Josef Wegerer has played.
What does Josef Wegerer play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Josef Wegerer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Wegerer answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Wegerer play as White?
As White, Josef Wegerer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Wegerer play as Black?
As Black, Josef Wegerer most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Josef Wegerer's FIDE rating?
Josef Wegerer is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Josef Wegerer played?
Our database contains 118 games by Josef Wegerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses (13.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Wegerer?
118 games by Josef Wegerer 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.