Prepare against Werner Eggenberger
CHE · World #22,558 classical · FIDE ID 1304682
Our database contains 155 games by Werner Eggenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Eggenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Eggenberger 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 | 2,036 | 2,097 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,061 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 80 | 26 | 49 | 51.6% |
| As White | 71 | 42 | 12 | 17 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 38 | 14 | 32 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Eggenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Eggenberger's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 98.6% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 84.6% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Werner Eggenberger's chess games
All 155 games by Werner Eggenberger 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: 80 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A99 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Dragomir Vucenovic | 2,299 | ch-SUI Seniors | C42 |
| Jul 2005 | Hans-Georg Morger | 2,228 | ch-SUI Seniors | D45 |
| Jan 2007 | Pierre Pauchard | 2,142 | ch-SUI Seniors | B45 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Christoffel | 2,140 | ch-SUI Seniors | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Rolf Gimmel | 2,125 | 20th Zuerich Open B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2007 | 38 | 24 | 2,218 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Arlesheim int | 1961 | 9 | 0.5 | – |
| 8th Laax Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 4th Laax Seniors Open | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Eggenberger's chess games?
155 games by Werner Eggenberger, 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 Eggenberger has played.
What does Werner Eggenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Werner Eggenberger opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Eggenberger answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Werner Eggenberger play as White?
As White, Werner Eggenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Eggenberger play as Black?
As Black, Werner Eggenberger most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Werner Eggenberger's FIDE rating?
Werner Eggenberger is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Werner Eggenberger played?
Our database contains 155 games by Werner Eggenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Eggenberger?
155 games by Werner Eggenberger 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.