Prepare against Rupert Wieser
Austria · World #83,266 classical · FIDE ID 1606581
When preparing against Rupert Wieser, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 69 games by Rupert Wieser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rupert Wieser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rupert Wieser 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 | 1,779 | 2,136 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,993 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 8.7% |
| As White | 32 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 5.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rupert Wieser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rupert Wieser's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 71.9% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Wieser usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Wieser usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Wieser usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Wieser usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wieser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Rupert Wieser's chess games
All 69 games by Rupert Wieser 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: 6 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Peter Horvath | 2,415 | 10th Linz Open | D32 |
| Aug 2000 | Engelbert Schoeppl | 2,266 | Schwarzach Open A | B33 |
| Aug 2000 | Martin Hock | 2,257 | Schwarzach Open A | C36 |
| Jan 1996 | Guenther Krachler | 2,165 | Werfen Open A | C01 |
| Aug 2001 | Alfred Wimmer | 2,114 | Schwarzach Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,165 |
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 2,024 |
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,718 |
| Schwarzach Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 2,135 |
| 26th Schwarzach Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,108 |
| 10th Linz Open | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,303 |
| 18th Zadar Open B | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| Oberwart Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rupert Wieser's chess games?
69 games by Rupert Wieser, 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 Rupert Wieser has played.
What does Rupert Wieser play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Rupert Wieser opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rupert Wieser answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rupert Wieser play as White?
As White, Rupert Wieser's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rupert Wieser play as Black?
As Black, Rupert Wieser most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rupert Wieser's FIDE rating?
Rupert Wieser is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Rupert Wieser played?
Our database contains 69 games by Rupert Wieser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (8.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rupert Wieser?
69 games by Rupert Wieser 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.