Prepare against Louis von der Weyden
DEU · World #76,895 classical · FIDE ID 16207050
When preparing against Louis von der Weyden, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Louis von der Weyden, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Louis von der Weyden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louis von der Weyden 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 | 1,799 | 1,821 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 39.0% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louis von der Weyden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louis von der Weyden's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Weyden usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Weyden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Weyden usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Weyden usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Louis von der Weyden's chess games
All 41 games by Louis von der Weyden in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Kai Bruegmann | 1,555 | ch-GER U25-B | C54 |
| Jun 2019 | Ana Seliokaite | 1,464 | ch-GER U25-B | A36 |
| Jun 2017 | Dominik Haase | 1,438 | ch-GER U25-B | C00 |
| May 2018 | Tomas Weber | 1,433 | ch-GER U25-B | C57 |
| May 2018 | Philipp Ziming Guo | 1,392 | ch-GER U25-B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 36 | 20.5 | 1,443 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louis von der Weyden's chess games?
41 games by Louis von der Weyden, from Jun 2015 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 Louis von der Weyden has played.
What does Louis von der Weyden play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Louis von der Weyden opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louis von der Weyden answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Louis von der Weyden play as White?
As White, Louis von der Weyden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louis von der Weyden play as Black?
As Black, Louis von der Weyden most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Louis von der Weyden's FIDE rating?
Louis von der Weyden is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Louis von der Weyden played?
Our database contains 41 games by Louis von der Weyden, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louis von der Weyden?
41 games by Louis von der Weyden 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.