Prepare against Paul Weichlein
DEU · World #21,865 classical · FIDE ID 4671643
Our database contains 162 games by Paul Weichlein, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Weichlein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Weichlein 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 | 2,042 | 2,102 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,114 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 72 | 40 | 50 | 44.4% |
| As White | 80 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 34 | 23 | 25 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Weichlein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Weichlein's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 96.3% | 57.8% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Weichlein usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Weichlein usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Weichlein usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Weichlein usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 92.9% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 37.0% | 55.0% |
Paul Weichlein's chess games
All 162 games by Paul Weichlein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 72 wins, 40 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Marcel Racherbaeumer | 2,280 | 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | B38 |
| Dec 2013 | Wolfgang Mack | 2,254 | Augsburg Open | A26 |
| Dec 2013 | Werner Mueller | 2,180 | Augsburg Open | B70 |
| Jan 2014 | Werner Mueller | 2,172 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | A05 |
| Mar 2013 | Andre Wurzel | 2,156 | Landesliga Sued 1213 | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chD-Schwaben | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,202 |
| chE-Schwaben | 2008 | 14 | 10 | 2,065 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| Landesliga Sued 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Weichlein's chess games?
162 games by Paul Weichlein, from Oct 2007 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 Weichlein has played.
What does Paul Weichlein play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Paul Weichlein opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Weichlein answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Paul Weichlein play as White?
As White, Paul Weichlein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Weichlein play as Black?
As Black, Paul Weichlein most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Paul Weichlein's FIDE rating?
Paul Weichlein is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Paul Weichlein played?
Our database contains 162 games by Paul Weichlein, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 40 draws, 50 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Weichlein?
162 games by Paul Weichlein 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.