Prepare against Paul Oberweis
Luxembourg · World #31,655 classical · FIDE ID 4000960
Our database contains 93 games by Paul Oberweis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Oberweis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Oberweis 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 | 1,976 | 2,183 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,023 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 16 | 38 | 41.9% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 8 | 27 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Oberweis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Oberweis's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 97.4% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Oberweis usually continues Nc3 (76.9% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Oberweis usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Oberweis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Oberweis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Paul Oberweis's chess games
All 93 games by Paul Oberweis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Alan Spice | 2,205 | 22nd EU-Cup | B33 |
| Mar 1999 | Alain Schartz | 2,130 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | B95 |
| Nov 1998 | Helge Poulsen | 2,115 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | E67 |
| Oct 1999 | Jean Schammo | 2,100 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | E73 |
| Mar 2000 | Francis Wislez | 2,095 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,265 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,988 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| ch-Dresden | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,230 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Oberweis's chess games?
93 games by Paul Oberweis, from Jul 2003 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 Paul Oberweis has played.
What does Paul Oberweis play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Paul Oberweis opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Oberweis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Oberweis play as White?
As White, Paul Oberweis's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (13 games, 69.2% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Oberweis play as Black?
As Black, Paul Oberweis most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Paul Oberweis's FIDE rating?
Paul Oberweis is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paul Oberweis played?
Our database contains 93 games by Paul Oberweis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Oberweis?
93 games by Paul Oberweis 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.