Prepare against Volker Weil
DEU · World #28,941 classical · FIDE ID 4612949
Our database contains 230 games by Volker Weil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Weil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Weil 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 | 1,992 | 2,228 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 70 | 95 | 65 | 30.4% |
| As White | 119 | 45 | 46 | 28 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 25 | 49 | 37 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Weil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Weil's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 72.3% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 26.9% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Weil usually continues Bg5 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Weil usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 53 | 96.4% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Volker Weil's chess games
All 230 games by Volker Weil 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: 70 wins, 95 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| E90 | English Opening | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 4/19/9 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Guenther Heidl | 2,365 | Hessenliga 9798 | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Bernd Rechel | 2,285 | Wiesbaden Open | E90 |
| Jan 1993 | Christophe Keller | 2,275 | Wiesbaden Open | D61 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Kersting | 2,270 | Hessenliga 9899 | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Oliver Koeller | 2,250 | Hessenliga 9798 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1995 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,313 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1993 | 15 | 8 | 2,347 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,346 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1991 | 8 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Weil's chess games?
230 games by Volker Weil, 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 Volker Weil has played.
What does Volker Weil play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Volker Weil opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Weil answers 1...d6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Volker Weil play as White?
As White, Volker Weil's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Weil play as Black?
As Black, Volker Weil most often plays: Philidor (32 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Rat Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Volker Weil's FIDE rating?
Volker Weil is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Volker Weil played?
Our database contains 230 games by Volker Weil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 95 draws, 65 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Weil?
230 games by Volker Weil 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.