Prepare against Olaf Weber
DEU · World #26,348 classical · FIDE ID 16217470
When preparing against Olaf Weber, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Olaf Weber, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Weber 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 | 2,009 | 2,062 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 50 | 56 | 39 | 34.5% |
| As White | 77 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Weber's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 96.1% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Olaf Weber's chess games
All 145 games by Olaf Weber in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 50 wins, 56 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Tobias Meier | 2,186 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A51 |
| Jan 2002 | Michael Negele | 2,148 | 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | B07 |
| Nov 2001 | Klaus Vossen | 2,106 | Troisdorf Open | E98 |
| Dec 2014 | Artem Stier | 2,051 | Troisdorf Open | E61 |
| Nov 2002 | Gisbert Eberz | 1,976 | Troisdorf Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 76 | 44 | 1,848 |
| Lohmar Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,713 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,780 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Weber's chess games?
145 games by Olaf Weber, from May 2016 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 Olaf Weber has played.
What does Olaf Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Olaf Weber opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Weber answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olaf Weber play as White?
As White, Olaf Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Weber play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Weber most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Olaf Weber's FIDE rating?
Olaf Weber is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Olaf Weber played?
Our database contains 145 games by Olaf Weber, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 56 draws, 39 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Weber?
145 games by Olaf Weber 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.