Prepare against Walter Ressmann
Austria · World #38,485 classical · FIDE ID 1620932
When preparing against Walter Ressmann, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 60 games by Walter Ressmann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Ressmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Ressmann 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 | 1,942 | 1,977 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,983 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,998 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 19 | 27 | 23.3% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Ressmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Ressmann's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 72.7% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ressmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 72.2% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Walter Ressmann's chess games
All 60 games by Walter Ressmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Borg Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Brod | 2,211 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | D04 |
| Aug 2016 | Erhard Lampersberger | 2,134 | 25th Feffernitz Open | A15 |
| Apr 2020 | Maximilian Hofer | 2,108 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | A47 |
| Feb 2006 | Christian Koefeler | 2,103 | Villach Admira 60 Open | A51 |
| Apr 2020 | Michael Sulzbacher | 2,018 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U10 | 1995 | 14 | 6 | 2,212 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2007 | 12 | 4 | 1,785 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,034 |
| 25th Feffernitz Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| 28th Latschach Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Ressmann's chess games?
60 games by Walter Ressmann, from Oct 2006 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 Ressmann has played.
What does Walter Ressmann play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Walter Ressmann opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Ressmann answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Walter Ressmann play as White?
As White, Walter Ressmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Ressmann play as Black?
As Black, Walter Ressmann most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Walter Ressmann's FIDE rating?
Walter Ressmann is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Walter Ressmann played?
Our database contains 60 games by Walter Ressmann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Ressmann?
60 games by Walter Ressmann 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.