Prepare against Walter Loeb
Austria · World #50,502 classical · FIDE ID 1632825
When preparing against Walter Loeb, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (40%).
Our database contains 41 games by Walter Loeb, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Loeb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Loeb 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 | 1,891 | 1,967 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,957 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,922 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 26.8% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Loeb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Loeb's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Loeb usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Loeb usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Loeb usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Loeb usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Loeb usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Loeb usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Walter Loeb's chess games
All 41 games by Walter Loeb in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Franz Koelldorfer | 2,090 | Graz Open B | A53 |
| Aug 2003 | Nenad Radosavljevic | 1,999 | 14th Vienna Open B | A06 |
| Dec 1999 | Erich Lehner | 1,853 | 08th Donau Open B | B12 |
| Dec 1999 | Johann Puehringer | 1,747 | 08th Donau Open B | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Jochen Lettner | 1,736 | 14th Vienna Open B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open B | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,867 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Graz Open B | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| 2nd Scharnstein Open | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,712 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 08th Donau Open B | 1999 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| Linz Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,820 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Loeb's chess games?
41 games by Walter Loeb, from Nov 2017 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 Loeb has played.
What does Walter Loeb play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Walter Loeb opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Loeb answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...b5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Walter Loeb play as White?
As White, Walter Loeb's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Loeb play as Black?
As Black, Walter Loeb most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Walter Loeb's FIDE rating?
Walter Loeb is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Walter Loeb played?
Our database contains 41 games by Walter Loeb, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Loeb?
41 games by Walter Loeb 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.