Prepare against Andreas Wisskirchen
DEU · World #8,213 classical · FIDE ID 4629698
When preparing against Andreas Wisskirchen, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Andreas Wisskirchen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Wisskirchen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Wisskirchen 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 | 2,201 | 2,266 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 76 | 123 | 59 | 29.5% |
| As White | 132 | 44 | 63 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 126 | 32 | 60 | 34 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Wisskirchen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Wisskirchen's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 69.7% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 25.0% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Wisskirchen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 96.5% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 90.7% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
Andreas Wisskirchen's chess games
All 258 games by Andreas Wisskirchen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 123 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 7/14/11 | 21.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,460 | Oberliga NRW 9596 I | E99 |
| Apr 2000 | Christof Sielecki | 2,410 | Oberliga NRW 9900 II | A47 |
| Jan 1994 | Bernd Donner | 2,380 | Oberliga NRW 9394 I | D45 |
| Nov 2003 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,352 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | E10 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Bohn | 2,341 | BL2-West 1718 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| BL2-West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 I | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,291 |
| Oberliga NRW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Wisskirchen's chess games?
258 games by Andreas Wisskirchen, from Apr 2003 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 Andreas Wisskirchen has played.
What does Andreas Wisskirchen play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Andreas Wisskirchen opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Wisskirchen answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Andreas Wisskirchen play as White?
As White, Andreas Wisskirchen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Wisskirchen play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Wisskirchen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 21.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Andreas Wisskirchen's FIDE rating?
Andreas Wisskirchen is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Andreas Wisskirchen played?
Our database contains 258 games by Andreas Wisskirchen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 123 draws, 59 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Wisskirchen?
258 games by Andreas Wisskirchen 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.