Prepare against Thorsten Weist
DEU · World #58,659 classical · FIDE ID 24677680
Our database contains 85 games by Thorsten Weist, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Weist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Weist 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 | 1,861 | 1,887 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 27.1% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Weist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Weist's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Weist usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Weist usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Weist usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Thorsten Weist's chess games
All 85 games by Thorsten Weist in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Guenter Leuschner | 1,882 | 3rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | B92 |
| Feb 2020 | Reinhard Hoge | 1,878 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1920 | A75 |
| Apr 2003 | Karlheinz Schanz | 1,812 | 52nd ch-Mittelfranken QT | B56 |
| Apr 2003 | Stefan Reuschl | 1,762 | 52nd ch-Mittelfranken QT | A52 |
| Apr 2003 | Tolga Ulusoy | 1,740 | 52nd ch-Mittelfranken QT | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,737 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 50th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,572 |
| 4th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| 15th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| 14th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| 53rd ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Weist's chess games?
85 games by Thorsten Weist, from Jul 2009 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 Thorsten Weist has played.
What does Thorsten Weist play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Thorsten Weist opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Weist answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Weist play as White?
As White, Thorsten Weist's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Weist play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Weist most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Thorsten Weist's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Weist is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Thorsten Weist played?
Our database contains 85 games by Thorsten Weist, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Weist?
85 games by Thorsten Weist 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.