Prepare against Katharina Weiss
DEU · World #68,514 classical · FIDE ID 24692859
When preparing against Katharina Weiss, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Katharina Weiss, covering Apr 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Weiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Weiss 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 | 1,828 | 1,860 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 65 | 52 | 61 | 36.5% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Weiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Weiss's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 98.8% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Weiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 82.1% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Katharina Weiss's chess games
All 178 games by Katharina Weiss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Nov 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: 65 wins, 52 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Hans-Bernd Muehle | 2,007 | 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C46 |
| Jun 2009 | Ursula Hielscher | 1,882 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C06 |
| Dec 2008 | Saskia Stark | 1,855 | chT-GER U20 Girls | A36 |
| Jun 2003 | Saskia Zikeli | 1,830 | ch-GER U14 Girls | B25 |
| May 2008 | Nora Marina Herbold | 1,674 | ch-GER U18 Girls | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,303 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 22 | 12 | – |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2002 | 21 | 11 | – |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 1,513 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 1,814 |
| 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 08th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,540 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Weiss's chess games?
178 games by Katharina Weiss, from Apr 2009 to Nov 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 Katharina Weiss has played.
What does Katharina Weiss play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Katharina Weiss opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Weiss answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Katharina Weiss play as White?
As White, Katharina Weiss's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Three Knights Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Weiss play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Weiss most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Katharina Weiss's FIDE rating?
Katharina Weiss is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Katharina Weiss played?
Our database contains 178 games by Katharina Weiss, covering Apr 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 52 draws, 61 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Weiss?
178 games by Katharina Weiss 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.