Prepare against Josef Widowitz
Austria · World #47,535 classical · FIDE ID 1609017
Our database contains 61 games by Josef Widowitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Widowitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Widowitz 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 | 1,903 | 2,088 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 2,048 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,995 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 14 | 18 | 29 | 23.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Widowitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Widowitz's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Widowitz usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Widowitz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Widowitz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Josef Widowitz's chess games
All 61 games by Josef Widowitz 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: 14 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Eva Moser | 2,235 | 16th Jacques Lemans Open | C01 |
| Jul 1998 | Oliver Wagner | 2,175 | 17th Jacques Lemans Open | D35 |
| Jul 2017 | Rene Bornet | 2,006 | St Veit Open B 36th | D02 |
| Jul 2010 | Guenter Szolderits | 1,997 | 29th St Veit Open B | C10 |
| Jul 2017 | Werner Hipfl | 1,955 | St Veit Open B 36th | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th St Veit Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 27th St Veit Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,830 |
| 18th Schwarzach Open B | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 28th St Veit Open B | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 16th Jacques Lemans Open | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,075 |
| St Veit Open B 36th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,879 |
| 23rd Jacques Lemans Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,939 |
| 37th St Veit Open B | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Widowitz's chess games?
61 games by Josef Widowitz, 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 Widowitz has played.
What does Josef Widowitz play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Josef Widowitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Widowitz answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Widowitz play as White?
As White, Josef Widowitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Widowitz play as Black?
As Black, Josef Widowitz most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Josef Widowitz's FIDE rating?
Josef Widowitz is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josef Widowitz played?
Our database contains 61 games by Josef Widowitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Widowitz?
61 games by Josef Widowitz 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.