Prepare against Walter Bloessl
DEU · World #22,721 classical · FIDE ID 4630505
When preparing against Walter Bloessl, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Walter Bloessl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Bloessl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Bloessl 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 | 2,035 | 2,250 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 93 | 89 | 113 | 31.5% |
| As White | 144 | 55 | 38 | 51 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 151 | 38 | 51 | 62 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Bloessl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Bloessl's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 93.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Bloessl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 49.2% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 28.8% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 80.6% | 41.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Walter Bloessl's chess games
All 295 games by Walter Bloessl 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: 93 wins, 89 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Veselin Topalov | 2,725 | Frankfurt Classic Simul | E94 |
| Apr 2004 | Eduard Bakhmatov | 2,325 | Eppingen Open | B09 |
| Oct 1997 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,325 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | B92 |
| Nov 2000 | Marcel Wildi | 2,313 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | B06 |
| Jan 2005 | Mario Hackel | 2,310 | Oberliga Baden 0405 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1990 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,334 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,033 |
| ch-Baden | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Bloessl's chess games?
295 games by Walter Bloessl, 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 Walter Bloessl has played.
What does Walter Bloessl play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Walter Bloessl opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Bloessl answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Walter Bloessl play as White?
As White, Walter Bloessl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Bloessl play as Black?
As Black, Walter Bloessl most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Walter Bloessl's FIDE rating?
Walter Bloessl is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Walter Bloessl played?
Our database contains 295 games by Walter Bloessl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 89 draws, 113 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Bloessl?
295 games by Walter Bloessl 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.