Prepare against Walter Westermann
DEU · World #96,189 classical · FIDE ID 12904929
When preparing against Walter Westermann, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Walter Westermann, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Westermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Westermann 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 | 1,741 | 1,932 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 21 | 5 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Westermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Westermann's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Westermann usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Westermann usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Westermann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Westermann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Walter Westermann's chess games
All 56 games by Walter Westermann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A66 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Rolf Weber | 2,019 | 22nd Goch Open | C02 |
| Oct 2011 | Siegfried Coenen | 1,986 | 22nd Goch Open | C43 |
| Oct 2009 | Michael Gehlhar | 1,940 | 20th Goch Open | B12 |
| Oct 2009 | Siegfried Hamm | 1,925 | 20th Goch Open | B12 |
| Nov 2005 | Juergen Kopowski | 1,780 | ch-Duesseldorf | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,513 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,869 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 8th GrI Duesseldorf Nord Cup | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,482 |
| 7th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrC | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,631 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,504 |
| Duesseldorf Nord Cup 9th GrG | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Westermann's chess games?
56 games by Walter Westermann, from May 2010 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 Westermann has played.
What does Walter Westermann play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Walter Westermann opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Westermann answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Walter Westermann play as White?
As White, Walter Westermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Westermann play as Black?
As Black, Walter Westermann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Walter Westermann's FIDE rating?
Walter Westermann is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Walter Westermann played?
Our database contains 56 games by Walter Westermann, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Westermann?
56 games by Walter Westermann 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.