Prepare against Dominique Wiesmann
CHE · World #36,746 classical · FIDE ID 1308262
Our database contains 80 games by Dominique Wiesmann, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Wiesmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Wiesmann 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 | 1,950 | 2,081 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,993 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,924 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 28 | 12 | 40 | 35.0% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Wiesmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Wiesmann's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 55.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Wiesmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Dominique Wiesmann's chess games
All 80 games by Dominique Wiesmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Fatmir Bujupi | 2,265 | Bern Ambassador Open | C00 |
| May 2009 | Corrado Astengo | 2,208 | 3rd Lugano New Open | B04 |
| Oct 2025 | Heiko Schneider | 2,149 | 47th Arco Open | B09 |
| Oct 2025 | Jakob Roth | 2,095 | 47th Arco Open | A15 |
| May 2009 | Andrea Pinchetti | 2,044 | 3rd Lugano New Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,153 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
| 3rd Lugano New Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Wiesmann's chess games?
80 games by Dominique Wiesmann, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Dominique Wiesmann has played.
What does Dominique Wiesmann play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Dominique Wiesmann opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Wiesmann answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games).
What openings does Dominique Wiesmann play as White?
As White, Dominique Wiesmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Wiesmann play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Wiesmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dominique Wiesmann's FIDE rating?
Dominique Wiesmann is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Dominique Wiesmann played?
Our database contains 80 games by Dominique Wiesmann, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Wiesmann?
80 games by Dominique Wiesmann 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.