Prepare against Willi Skibbe
FM · DEU · World #8,739 classical · FIDE ID 4682190
When preparing against Willi Skibbe, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 693 games by Willi Skibbe, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willi Skibbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willi Skibbe 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 | 2,191 | 2,306 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,200 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 693 | 285 | 110 | 298 | 41.1% |
| As White | 337 | 147 | 51 | 139 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 356 | 138 | 59 | 159 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willi Skibbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willi Skibbe's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 38.2% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 126 | 37.6% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 48 | 14.3% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.4% | 47.2% |
| f4 | 11 | 3.3% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Skibbe usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 40.9% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 55 | 34.6% | 35.5% |
| c5 | 32 | 20.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 101 | 77.7% | 39.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 5.4% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Willi Skibbe's chess games
All 693 games by Willi Skibbe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 285 wins, 110 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,498 | 85th ch-GER | A10 |
| Feb 2015 | Mads Andersen | 2,485 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | D43 |
| Feb 2007 | Jakub Czakon | 2,485 | 12th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | B90 |
| Mar 2023 | Christophe Sochacki | 2,448 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Apr 2023 | Thore Perske | 2,448 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 356 | 147 | 2,138 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 12 | 6 | 2,244 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,111 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| 85th ch-GER | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| BL2-Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willi Skibbe's chess games?
693 games by Willi Skibbe, from Jul 2003 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 Willi Skibbe has played.
What does Willi Skibbe play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Willi Skibbe opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willi Skibbe answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Willi Skibbe play as White?
As White, Willi Skibbe's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willi Skibbe play as Black?
As Black, Willi Skibbe most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Willi Skibbe's FIDE rating?
Willi Skibbe is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Willi Skibbe played?
Our database contains 693 games by Willi Skibbe, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 110 draws, 298 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willi Skibbe?
693 games by Willi Skibbe 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.