Prepare against Kurt Wiest
DEU · World #78,740 classical · FIDE ID 24640247
When preparing against Kurt Wiest, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 75 games by Kurt Wiest, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Wiest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Wiest 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 | 1,794 | 1,810 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 32 | 10 | 33 | 42.7% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Wiest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Wiest's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 89.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wiest usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wiest usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Wiest usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wiest usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Wiest usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Wiest usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
Kurt Wiest's chess games
All 75 games by Kurt Wiest in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Patrick Chandler | 2,099 | Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Siegfried Johne | 2,023 | 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | B22 |
| Nov 2001 | Till Krueger | 1,838 | ch-Main Kinzig | B07 |
| Nov 2000 | Uwe Scholz | 1,817 | ch-MVS M | B22 |
| Nov 2000 | Wolf-Heinrich Hankel | 1,812 | ch-MVS M | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Main Kinzig | 2003 | 14 | 9 | 1,804 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,388 |
| ch-MVS | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,700 |
| 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-MVS Bezirks | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,562 |
| 2nd Main Vogelsberg Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Wiest's chess games?
75 games by Kurt Wiest, from Oct 2006 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 Kurt Wiest has played.
What does Kurt Wiest play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Kurt Wiest opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Wiest answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games).
What openings does Kurt Wiest play as White?
As White, Kurt Wiest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Wiest play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Wiest most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kurt Wiest's FIDE rating?
Kurt Wiest is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (May 2012).
How many games has Kurt Wiest played?
Our database contains 75 games by Kurt Wiest, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Wiest?
75 games by Kurt Wiest 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.