Prepare against Tom Weidig
Luxembourg · World #28,613 classical · FIDE ID 4001923
When preparing against Tom Weidig, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Tom Weidig, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Weidig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Weidig 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 | 1,994 | 2,043 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,984 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,963 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 14 | 12 | 44 | 20.0% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Weidig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Weidig's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 34.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Weidig usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Weidig usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Weidig usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Weidig usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Weidig usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Weidig usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 92.3% | 27.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Tom Weidig's chess games
All 70 games by Tom Weidig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Kim Le Quang | 2,280 | 30th Wch U20 | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Boris Prizker | 2,273 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Liana Aghabekian | 2,174 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | B07 |
| Apr 2012 | Olivier Jeitz | 2,135 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | A16 |
| Apr 2007 | Daniel Karp | 1,923 | ch-LUX AB | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 12 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1992 | 11 | 1 | 1,996 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 8 | 2 | 2,100 |
| Kaupthing Open | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Weidig's chess games?
70 games by Tom Weidig, from Jul 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 Tom Weidig has played.
What does Tom Weidig play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Tom Weidig opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Weidig answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tom Weidig play as White?
As White, Tom Weidig's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Weidig play as Black?
As Black, Tom Weidig most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Tom Weidig's FIDE rating?
Tom Weidig is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Tom Weidig played?
Our database contains 70 games by Tom Weidig, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 44 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Weidig?
70 games by Tom Weidig 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.