Prepare against Udo Waltenberger
DEU · World #21,613 classical · FIDE ID 4634373
Our database contains 202 games by Udo Waltenberger, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Udo Waltenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Waltenberger 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 | 2,044 | 2,079 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,972 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 61 | 81 | 60 | 30.2% |
| As White | 104 | 31 | 41 | 32 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 30 | 40 | 28 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Waltenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Waltenberger's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 45.2% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 36.5% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 11.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues g3 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Waltenberger usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 97.5% | 44.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 91.7% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Udo Waltenberger's chess games
All 202 games by Udo Waltenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Gottfried Braun | 2,274 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | A53 |
| Aug 2020 | Werner Szenetra | 2,190 | 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | A04 |
| Aug 2020 | Willy Rosen | 2,165 | 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | B23 |
| Aug 2016 | Siegfried Schmid | 2,134 | 4th Arber Open Seniors | A39 |
| Aug 2020 | Hans-Juergen Kliewe | 2,124 | 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Regionalliga SW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Waltenberger's chess games?
202 games by Udo Waltenberger, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Udo Waltenberger has played.
What does Udo Waltenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Udo Waltenberger opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Waltenberger answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Udo Waltenberger play as White?
As White, Udo Waltenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Waltenberger play as Black?
As Black, Udo Waltenberger most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Udo Waltenberger's FIDE rating?
Udo Waltenberger is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Udo Waltenberger played?
Our database contains 202 games by Udo Waltenberger, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Waltenberger?
202 games by Udo Waltenberger 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.