Prepare against Berthold Wittje
DEU · World #6,697 classical · FIDE ID 4663497
Our database contains 251 games by Berthold Wittje, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Berthold Wittje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Berthold Wittje 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 | 2,231 | 2,299 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 79 | 105 | 66 | 31.5% |
| As White | 126 | 41 | 54 | 31 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 38 | 51 | 35 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Berthold Wittje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Berthold Wittje's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 113 | 89.7% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 54.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wittje usually continues g3 (48.6% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wittje usually continues g3 (58.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Wittje usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wittje usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Wittje usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wittje usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 92.5% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 47.4% |
Berthold Wittje's chess games
All 251 games by Berthold Wittje in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 79 wins, 105 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 1/11/2 | 7.1% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 40 | 14/12/13 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 1/11/1 | 7.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Otto Borik | 2,419 | BL2-Nord 0102 | D35 |
| Jan 2023 | Frank Kroeze | 2,388 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | C00 |
| Feb 1999 | Maia Lomineishvili | 2,375 | Nord West Cup | B22 |
| Feb 2000 | Drazen Muse | 2,370 | Oberliga Nord W 9900 | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Giso Jahncke | 2,366 | BL2-Nord 1718 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Nord 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,264 |
| Nord West Cup | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,321 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Berthold Wittje's chess games?
251 games by Berthold Wittje, from Apr 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 Berthold Wittje has played.
What does Berthold Wittje play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Berthold Wittje opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Berthold Wittje answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Berthold Wittje play as White?
As White, Berthold Wittje's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Berthold Wittje play as Black?
As Black, Berthold Wittje most often plays: Alekhine Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Berthold Wittje's FIDE rating?
Berthold Wittje is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Berthold Wittje played?
Our database contains 251 games by Berthold Wittje, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 105 draws, 66 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Berthold Wittje?
251 games by Berthold Wittje 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.