Prepare against Werner Schweitzer
Austria · World #25,119 classical · FIDE ID 1622927
When preparing against Werner Schweitzer, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Werner Schweitzer, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Schweitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Schweitzer 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 | 2,017 | 2,119 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,106 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,077 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 63 | 52 | 88 | 31.0% |
| As White | 101 | 32 | 24 | 45 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 31 | 28 | 43 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Schweitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Schweitzer's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 76.2% | 44.2% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 9.9% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 6.9% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues d4 (11.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 10% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schweitzer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 93.0% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Werner Schweitzer's chess games
All 203 games by Werner Schweitzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 63 wins, 52 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Patrik Samanic | 2,513 | 11th ch-EU | C50 |
| Oct 2021 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,380 | chT2O-AUT 2122 | B23 |
| Jul 2009 | Franz Hoelzl | 2,358 | ch-AUT | D11 |
| Aug 2009 | Mario Schachinger | 2,351 | ch-AUT | B80 |
| Jul 2009 | Klaus Neumeier | 2,344 | ch-AUT | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 39 | 16.5 | 2,148 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,118 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,963 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Styrian Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Vienna B | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,941 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Schweitzer's chess games?
203 games by Werner Schweitzer, from Apr 2007 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 Schweitzer has played.
What does Werner Schweitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Werner Schweitzer opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Schweitzer answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Werner Schweitzer play as White?
As White, Werner Schweitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Schweitzer play as Black?
As Black, Werner Schweitzer most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Werner Schweitzer's FIDE rating?
Werner Schweitzer is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Werner Schweitzer played?
Our database contains 203 games by Werner Schweitzer, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 52 draws, 88 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Schweitzer?
203 games by Werner Schweitzer 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.