Prepare against Norbert Westphal
DEU · World #29,463 classical · FIDE ID 12973610
Our database contains 76 games by Norbert Westphal, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Westphal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Westphal 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 | 1,989 | 2,048 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 31.6% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Westphal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Westphal's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 52.9% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Westphal usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Westphal usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Westphal usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Norbert Westphal's chess games
All 76 games by Norbert Westphal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Juergen Riesenbeck | 2,124 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C44 |
| Nov 2015 | Marko Pfeffer | 2,091 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A47 |
| Jun 2016 | Diana Skibbe | 2,071 | WchT Seniors 50 | A49 |
| Dec 2017 | Friedhelm Dahlhaus | 2,055 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C68 |
| Sep 2015 | Thomas Glatthor | 2,047 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Arber Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,061 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 24th chT-GER Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 23rd chT-GER Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,933 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Westphal's chess games?
76 games by Norbert Westphal, from Sep 2013 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 Norbert Westphal has played.
What does Norbert Westphal play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Norbert Westphal opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Westphal answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Norbert Westphal play as White?
As White, Norbert Westphal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Westphal play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Westphal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Norbert Westphal's FIDE rating?
Norbert Westphal is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (May 2019).
How many games has Norbert Westphal played?
Our database contains 76 games by Norbert Westphal, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Westphal?
76 games by Norbert Westphal 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.