Prepare against Werner Sippenauer
DEU · World #111,728 classical · FIDE ID 533050473
When preparing against Werner Sippenauer, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Werner Sippenauer, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Sippenauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Sippenauer 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 | 1,697 | 1,697 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 31.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Sippenauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Sippenauer's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sippenauer usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Sippenauer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sippenauer usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Werner Sippenauer's chess games
All 45 games by Werner Sippenauer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Manfred Fischer | 2,180 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2003 | 30 | 13 | 2,005 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Sippenauer's chess games?
45 games by Werner Sippenauer, from Sep 2025 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 Sippenauer has played.
What does Werner Sippenauer play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Werner Sippenauer opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Sippenauer answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Werner Sippenauer play as White?
As White, Werner Sippenauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Sippenauer play as Black?
As Black, Werner Sippenauer most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Werner Sippenauer's FIDE rating?
Werner Sippenauer is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,697 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Werner Sippenauer played?
Our database contains 45 games by Werner Sippenauer, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Sippenauer?
45 games by Werner Sippenauer 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.