Prepare against Werner Duer
FM · Austria · World #9,776 classical · FIDE ID 1600583
Our database contains 522 games by Werner Duer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Duer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Duer 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 | 2,173 | 2,285 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,180 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 522 | 161 | 239 | 122 | 30.8% |
| As White | 264 | 88 | 119 | 57 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 258 | 73 | 120 | 65 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Duer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Duer's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 23.1% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Duer usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Duer usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Duer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Duer usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Duer usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Duer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 92 | 91.1% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 61.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 33.3% | 61.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Werner Duer's chess games
All 522 games by Werner Duer 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: 161 wins, 239 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 68 | 30/29/9 | 44.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 51 | 13/26/12 | 25.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 4/14/11 | 13.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Matthias Wahls | 2,570 | Olympiad-30 | C41 |
| Nov 1992 | Evgeny V Mochalov | 2,460 | 10th EU-chT | A48 |
| Jan 1997 | Ervin Mozes | 2,415 | chT2W-AUT 9697 | B07 |
| Mar 2000 | Milan Novkovic | 2,400 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | E56 |
| Jan 2008 | Hermann Knoll | 2,386 | chT-AUT 0708 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 56 | 33 | 2,376 |
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 17 | 10 | 2,316 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 12 | 7 | 2,374 |
| chT-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,296 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,283 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Duer's chess games?
522 games by Werner Duer, 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 Werner Duer has played.
What does Werner Duer play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Werner Duer opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Duer answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Werner Duer play as White?
As White, Werner Duer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Torre Attack (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Duer play as Black?
As Black, Werner Duer most often plays: Slav Defense (51 games, 25.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Werner Duer's FIDE rating?
Werner Duer is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Werner Duer played?
Our database contains 522 games by Werner Duer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 239 draws, 122 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Duer?
522 games by Werner Duer 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.