Prepare against Rolf Weber
DEU · World #70,974 classical · FIDE ID 4681231
When preparing against Rolf Weber, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 20.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Rolf Weber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf 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 | 1,818 | 2,148 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 53 | 34 | 73 | 33.1% |
| As White | 82 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 28 | 13 | 37 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Weber's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Weber usually continues c3 (32.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Weber usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Weber usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 97.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Rolf Weber's chess games
All 160 games by Rolf Weber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 53 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 7/9/19 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Johannes Westermann | 2,154 | 26th Goch Open | C02 |
| Dec 2003 | David Thalwitzer | 2,128 | NRW Class2 0304 | B22 |
| Mar 1999 | Michael Hillenbrand | 2,084 | Oberliga NRW 9899 I | D11 |
| Feb 2004 | Martin Mauelshagen | 2,021 | NRW Class2 0304 | B06 |
| Dec 2010 | Bernd Bickmann | 1,912 | Unna Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unna Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,752 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,602 |
| 15th Goch Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,822 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,759 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Weber's chess games?
160 games by Rolf Weber, from Apr 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 Rolf Weber has played.
What does Rolf Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Rolf Weber opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Weber answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rolf Weber play as White?
As White, Rolf Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Weber play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Weber most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Rolf Weber's FIDE rating?
Rolf Weber is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rolf Weber played?
Our database contains 160 games by Rolf Weber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Weber?
160 games by Rolf 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.