Prepare against Tom Werner
DEU · World #56,086 classical · FIDE ID 16223756
Our database contains 170 games by Tom Werner, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Werner 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 | 1,870 | 1,910 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,872 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 47 | 60 | 37.1% |
| As White | 87 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Werner's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 55 | 63.2% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 32.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Werner usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Werner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Werner usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Tom Werner's chess games
All 170 games by Tom Werner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 63 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alija Zekovic | 2,069 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A20 |
| Dec 2020 | Tilo Rietschel | 2,066 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | A22 |
| Nov 2024 | Oleg Derr | 2,019 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A05 |
| Aug 2022 | Ekkehard Hufendiek | 1,929 | 34th Kiel Open | A29 |
| Aug 2018 | Michael Thomele | 1,886 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2015 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,023 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 806 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,447 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,466 |
| Bad Soden U14 Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,530 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Werner's chess games?
170 games by Tom Werner, from Sep 2016 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 Werner has played.
What does Tom Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Tom Werner opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Werner answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tom Werner play as White?
As White, Tom Werner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Werner play as Black?
As Black, Tom Werner most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Tom Werner's FIDE rating?
Tom Werner is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Tom Werner played?
Our database contains 170 games by Tom Werner, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Werner?
170 games by Tom Werner 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.