Prepare against Karl Wisser
CHE · World #116,154 classical · FIDE ID 1324993
When preparing against Karl Wisser, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 46 games by Karl Wisser, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Wisser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Wisser 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 | 1,684 | 1,719 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Wisser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Wisser's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wisser usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wisser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wisser usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 64.3% score
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Wisser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wisser usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wisser usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Karl Wisser's chess games
All 46 games by Karl Wisser in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Michel Brand | 1,650 | 2nd Zuerich Seniors Open | C30 |
| Feb 2005 | Hermann Arnold | 1,618 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | B05 |
| Mar 2005 | Alfred Hattich | 1,544 | 3rd Bad Ragaz Seniors Open | B22 |
| Aug 2005 | Eduard Berchten | 1,450 | 4th Laax Seniors Open | A34 |
| Jan 2007 | Hermann Werhonig | 1,370 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Bad Ragaz Seniors Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 4th Laax Seniors Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,567 |
| 8th Laax Seniors Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,754 |
| 3rd Adelboden Seniors Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,426 |
| 4th Adelboden Seniors Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,315 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,473 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Wisser's chess games?
46 games by Karl Wisser, from Mar 2011 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 Karl Wisser has played.
What does Karl Wisser play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Karl Wisser opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Wisser answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Karl Wisser play as White?
As White, Karl Wisser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Wisser play as Black?
As Black, Karl Wisser most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Karl Wisser's FIDE rating?
Karl Wisser is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Karl Wisser played?
Our database contains 46 games by Karl Wisser, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Wisser?
46 games by Karl Wisser 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.