Prepare against Wilhelm Weigert
DEU · World #42,263 classical · FIDE ID 4666240
When preparing against Wilhelm Weigert, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 17.8% over 45 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Wilhelm Weigert, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Weigert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Weigert 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 | 1,925 | 2,077 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 107 | 65 | 97 | 39.8% |
| As White | 143 | 51 | 36 | 56 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 126 | 56 | 29 | 41 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Weigert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Weigert's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 113 | 79.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 15.4% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Weigert usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Weigert usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Weigert usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 52.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Weigert usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Weigert usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Weigert usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 54 | 85.7% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 70.7% | 63.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
Wilhelm Weigert's chess games
All 269 games by Wilhelm Weigert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 107 wins, 65 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 8/16/21 | 17.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 23/14/16 | 43.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Gerald Loew | 2,308 | Erbendorf Open | A37 |
| Apr 2005 | Robert Vogel | 2,201 | Oberliga Bayern 0405 | A58 |
| Apr 2011 | Heinrich Maurer | 2,171 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Philipp Hitzler | 2,162 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Jens Uschold | 2,160 | Regionalliga NO 9596 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2014 | 64 | 33 | 2,049 |
| Landesliga Nord 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| Landesliga Nord 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,017 |
| ch-Bayern 81st | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,847 |
| chB-Bayern 80th | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Weigert's chess games?
269 games by Wilhelm Weigert, from Oct 2006 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 Wilhelm Weigert has played.
What does Wilhelm Weigert play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Weigert opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Weigert answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Weigert play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Weigert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (45 games, 17.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Weigert play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Weigert most often plays: Pirc Defense (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Wilhelm Weigert's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Weigert is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Wilhelm Weigert played?
Our database contains 269 games by Wilhelm Weigert, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 65 draws, 97 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Weigert?
269 games by Wilhelm Weigert 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.