Prepare against Werner Malzer
DEU · World #48,876 classical · FIDE ID 24623725
Our database contains 107 games by Werner Malzer, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Malzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Malzer 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 | 1,898 | 1,943 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 34 | 25 | 48 | 31.8% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 15 | 27 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Malzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Malzer's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Malzer usually continues Nf3 (19.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Malzer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Malzer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Malzer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Werner Malzer's chess games
All 107 games by Werner Malzer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Felix Pleyer | 2,170 | Oberstdorf Tiefenbach Open | B22 |
| Jan 2009 | Helmut Kuespert | 2,050 | ch-Oberfranken M 0809 | B21 |
| Mar 2013 | Bernhard Willin | 2,027 | 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | A37 |
| Jan 2015 | Christopher Hartleb | 2,022 | ch-Oberfranken | B53 |
| Jan 2008 | Hans-Gerhard Neuberg | 2,008 | ch-Oberfranken M 0708 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,856 |
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Malzer's chess games?
107 games by Werner Malzer, from Jul 2005 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 Malzer has played.
What does Werner Malzer play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Werner Malzer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Malzer answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Werner Malzer play as White?
As White, Werner Malzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Malzer play as Black?
As Black, Werner Malzer most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Werner Malzer's FIDE rating?
Werner Malzer is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Werner Malzer played?
Our database contains 107 games by Werner Malzer, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Malzer?
107 games by Werner Malzer 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.