Prepare against Klaus Weissenbach
DEU · World #36,981 classical · FIDE ID 4640926
Our database contains 45 games by Klaus Weissenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Weissenbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Weissenbach 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 | 1,949 | 2,015 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,970 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Weissenbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Weissenbach's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Weissenbach usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Weissenbach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Weissenbach usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Klaus Weissenbach's chess games
All 45 games by Klaus Weissenbach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Panu Kilpela | 2,220 | ch-FIN Open | B02 |
| Jul 2002 | Andreas Severin | 1,756 | 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | D05 |
| Jul 2002 | Nicolas Rocher | 1,743 | 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,732 |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-GER OB | 1998 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| 9th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,794 |
| 5th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,127 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Weissenbach's chess games?
45 games by Klaus Weissenbach, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Klaus Weissenbach has played.
What does Klaus Weissenbach play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Klaus Weissenbach opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Weissenbach answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Weissenbach play as White?
As White, Klaus Weissenbach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Weissenbach play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Weissenbach most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Klaus Weissenbach's FIDE rating?
Klaus Weissenbach is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Klaus Weissenbach played?
Our database contains 45 games by Klaus Weissenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Weissenbach?
45 games by Klaus Weissenbach 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.