Prepare against Paul Westenthanner
DEU · World #31,651 classical · FIDE ID 12960020
Our database contains 79 games by Paul Westenthanner, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Westenthanner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Westenthanner 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 | 2,043 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,981 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 22 | 35 | 27.8% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Westenthanner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Westenthanner's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 70.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Westenthanner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 79.2% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Paul Westenthanner's chess games
All 79 games by Paul Westenthanner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Jonas Wyss | 2,252 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | A49 |
| Apr 2022 | Payyappat Sreyas | 2,168 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | D05 |
| Jun 2022 | Steffen Puschendorf | 2,140 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | D30 |
| Mar 2023 | Christoph Zill | 2,132 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | B15 |
| Feb 2023 | Edwin Huber | 2,127 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,012 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open A | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,971 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,437 |
| ch-Niederbayern MK 49th | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,483 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Westenthanner's chess games?
79 games by Paul Westenthanner, from Feb 2020 to Aug 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 Westenthanner has played.
What does Paul Westenthanner play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Paul Westenthanner opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Westenthanner answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Westenthanner play as White?
As White, Paul Westenthanner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Westenthanner play as Black?
As Black, Paul Westenthanner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Paul Westenthanner's FIDE rating?
Paul Westenthanner is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Paul Westenthanner played?
Our database contains 79 games by Paul Westenthanner, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Westenthanner?
79 games by Paul Westenthanner 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.