Prepare against Andreas Wittenberg
DEU · World #8,746 classical · FIDE ID 24678155
When preparing against Andreas Wittenberg, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Andreas Wittenberg, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Wittenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Wittenberg 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 | 2,192 | 2,232 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,216 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 95 | 77 | 82 | 37.4% |
| As White | 127 | 52 | 39 | 36 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 127 | 43 | 38 | 46 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Wittenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Wittenberg's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 92.9% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Wittenberg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 72.4% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 60.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Andreas Wittenberg's chess games
All 254 games by Andreas Wittenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 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: 95 wins, 77 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 33 | 9/13/11 | 27.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Norbert Heck | 2,324 | Dresden ZMD Open | E65 |
| Apr 2016 | Jochen Dahm | 2,291 | BL2-West 1516 | A40 |
| Jan 2012 | Martin Ahn | 2,290 | chT-BEL 1112 | C10 |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Wacker | 2,281 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | A40 |
| Feb 2016 | Milon Gupta | 2,275 | BL2-West 1516 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,163 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 17 | 9 | 2,196 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,047 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga NRW 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Wittenberg's chess games?
254 games by Andreas Wittenberg, from Jul 2007 to Nov 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 Wittenberg has played.
What does Andreas Wittenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Andreas Wittenberg opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Wittenberg answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Andreas Wittenberg play as White?
As White, Andreas Wittenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Wittenberg play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Wittenberg most often plays: French Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Andreas Wittenberg's FIDE rating?
Andreas Wittenberg is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Andreas Wittenberg played?
Our database contains 254 games by Andreas Wittenberg, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 77 draws, 82 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Wittenberg?
254 games by Andreas Wittenberg 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.