Prepare against Moritz Weishaeutel
FM · DEU · World #1,662 classical · FIDE ID 12967300
When preparing against Moritz Weishaeutel, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,758 games by Moritz Weishaeutel, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Weishaeutel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz Weishaeutel 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 | 2,402 | 2,442 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,301 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,414 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,758 | 890 | 235 | 633 | 50.6% |
| As White | 893 | 492 | 113 | 288 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 865 | 398 | 122 | 345 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Weishaeutel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Weishaeutel's side.
First moves as White (893 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 827 | 92.6% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 65 | 7.3% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues c4 (84.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Weishaeutel usually continues g4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 153 | 41.5% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 150 | 40.7% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 40 | 10.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 6.5% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 154 | 52.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 131 | 44.4% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.4% | 35.0% |
Moritz Weishaeutel's chess games
All 1,758 games by Moritz Weishaeutel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 890 wins, 235 draws, 633 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 216 | 121/20/75 | 56.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 107 | 58/15/34 | 54.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 52 | 28/9/15 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 44 | 24/2/18 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 35 | 18/3/14 | 51.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 11/0/9 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 142 | 79/11/52 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 66 | 29/5/32 | 43.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 20/8/26 | 37.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 18/8/23 | 36.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 46 | 21/9/16 | 45.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 45 | 27/3/15 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,721 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Jun 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,697 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Dec 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,309 | 762.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,501 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 21 | 12 | 1,613 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,274 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,179 |
| Basel Christmas Open | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 2,405 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Weishaeutel's chess games?
1,758 games by Moritz Weishaeutel, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Moritz Weishaeutel has played.
What does Moritz Weishaeutel play on the first move as White?
Across 893 games with White in our database, Moritz Weishaeutel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Weishaeutel answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Moritz Weishaeutel play as White?
As White, Moritz Weishaeutel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (216 games, 56.0% win rate); Center Game (107 games, 54.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (52 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 893 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Weishaeutel play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Weishaeutel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (142 games, 55.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (54 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 865 games.
What is Moritz Weishaeutel's FIDE rating?
Moritz Weishaeutel is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Moritz Weishaeutel played?
Our database contains 1,758 games by Moritz Weishaeutel, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 890 wins, 235 draws, 633 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Weishaeutel?
1,758 games by Moritz Weishaeutel 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.