Prepare against Reinhard Wegelin
CHE · World #80,858 classical · FIDE ID 1305778
When preparing against Reinhard Wegelin, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit as White, 66.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Reinhard Wegelin, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Wegelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Wegelin 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 | 1,786 | 2,045 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 57 | 27 | 63 | 38.8% |
| As White | 74 | 39 | 12 | 23 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 18 | 15 | 40 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Wegelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Wegelin's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 81.1% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues f3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Wegelin usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 35.3% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 32.4% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Wegelin's chess games
All 147 games by Reinhard Wegelin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 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: 57 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Stephan Suter | 2,020 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | A45 |
| Dec 2014 | Roman Schmuki | 1,984 | 38th Zuerich Open B | C01 |
| Dec 2008 | David Monnerat | 1,966 | Zuerich Open B 32nd | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Falk Zschiesing | 1,955 | 44th Arco Open | D00 |
| Oct 2025 | Roberto Giovannini | 1,946 | 47th Arco Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,883 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Wegelin's chess games?
147 games by Reinhard Wegelin, from Jul 2005 to Aug 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 Reinhard Wegelin has played.
What does Reinhard Wegelin play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Reinhard Wegelin opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Wegelin answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Wegelin play as White?
As White, Reinhard Wegelin's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (30 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Wegelin play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Wegelin most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Reinhard Wegelin's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Wegelin is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Reinhard Wegelin played?
Our database contains 147 games by Reinhard Wegelin, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Wegelin?
147 games by Reinhard Wegelin 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.