Prepare against Tony Weller
Australia · World #120,508 classical · FIDE ID 3208389
When preparing against Tony Weller, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Tony Weller, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tony Weller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Weller 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 | 1,672 | 1,987 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 79 | 31 | 84 | 40.7% |
| As White | 98 | 43 | 14 | 41 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 17 | 43 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Weller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Weller's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 77.6% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.1% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Weller usually continues e3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Weller usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Weller usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Weller usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Weller usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Weller usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 96.4% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 34.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Tony Weller's chess games
All 194 games by Tony Weller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 79 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ernesto Ramos | 2,122 | ch-Asia Seniors | B30 |
| Jan 2003 | Mike Van Renen | 2,082 | Australian Open | A85 |
| Apr 2011 | Martin Post | 2,047 | Queensland Open | E61 |
| Apr 2011 | Brodie McClymont | 2,042 | Queensland Open | A38 |
| Jun 1998 | Kevin Casey | 2,040 | Noosa Open | E75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Open B | 2013 | 35 | 22.5 | 1,855 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-Queensland | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| Queensland Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Weller's chess games?
194 games by Tony Weller, from Jul 2008 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 Tony Weller has played.
What does Tony Weller play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Tony Weller opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Weller answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tony Weller play as White?
As White, Tony Weller's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Weller play as Black?
As Black, Tony Weller most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Tony Weller's FIDE rating?
Tony Weller is currently rated 1,672 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tony Weller played?
Our database contains 194 games by Tony Weller, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Weller?
194 games by Tony Weller 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.