Prepare against Torsten Werbeck
CM · DEU · World #25,300 classical · FIDE ID 4615727
When preparing against Torsten Werbeck, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Torsten Werbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Werbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Werbeck 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 | 2,016 | 2,242 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,169 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 136 | 146 | 81 | 37.5% |
| As White | 191 | 80 | 74 | 37 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 172 | 56 | 72 | 44 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Werbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Werbeck's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 97.4% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Werbeck usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 42.9% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 29 | 41.4% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 85.0% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Torsten Werbeck's chess games
All 363 games by Torsten Werbeck 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: 136 wins, 146 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 12/11/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 15/14/9 | 39.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1997 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,455 | Echternach Open 4th 45' | D55 |
| Jan 1995 | Gerd-Peter Gruen | 2,370 | Oberliga NRW 9495 I | E20 |
| Mar 1991 | Josef Jurek | 2,320 | Eupen Open | A87 |
| Mar 1991 | Walter Tonoli | 2,285 | Eupen Open | A86 |
| Jul 2000 | Eelco Kuipers | 2,239 | Ghent 23rd | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eupen Open | 1999 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,052 |
| Eupen Rapid Open | 1995 | 13 | 8 | 2,173 |
| BL2-West 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| Ghent 20th | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,192 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Werbeck's chess games?
363 games by Torsten Werbeck, 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 Torsten Werbeck has played.
What does Torsten Werbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Torsten Werbeck opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Werbeck answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Torsten Werbeck play as White?
As White, Torsten Werbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Werbeck play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Werbeck most often plays: Modern Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Torsten Werbeck's FIDE rating?
Torsten Werbeck is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Torsten Werbeck played?
Our database contains 363 games by Torsten Werbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 146 draws, 81 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Werbeck?
363 games by Torsten Werbeck 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.