Prepare against Lothar Weimer
DEU · World #59,430 classical · FIDE ID 4683455
When preparing against Lothar Weimer, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Lothar Weimer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Weimer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar Weimer 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 | 1,858 | 2,060 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,928 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Weimer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Weimer's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Weimer usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Weimer usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Weimer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Lothar Weimer's chess games
All 48 games by Lothar Weimer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Heinz Engl | 2,142 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | C10 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Schmitzer | 2,118 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | D47 |
| Jan 1997 | Johannes Doleschal | 2,035 | Augsburg Afro Open | C42 |
| Mar 2000 | Ronald Fleck | 1,730 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | C10 |
| Mar 2000 | Heinrich Traub | 1,675 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1997 | 14 | 7 | 2,159 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 2nd Augsburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,267 |
| 1st ch-GER Police | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,956 |
| ch-Schwaben | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Weimer's chess games?
48 games by Lothar Weimer, from Oct 2004 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 Lothar Weimer has played.
What does Lothar Weimer play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lothar Weimer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Weimer answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lothar Weimer play as White?
As White, Lothar Weimer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Weimer play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Weimer most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lothar Weimer's FIDE rating?
Lothar Weimer is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Lothar Weimer played?
Our database contains 48 games by Lothar Weimer, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Weimer?
48 games by Lothar Weimer 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.