Prepare against Calvin Wenzel
DEU · World #14,876 classical · FIDE ID 12973920
Our database contains 117 games by Calvin Wenzel, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calvin Wenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calvin Wenzel 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 | 2,107 | 2,110 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 49 | 33 | 35 | 41.9% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calvin Wenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calvin Wenzel's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 60.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.6% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 75.0% |
Calvin Wenzel's chess games
All 117 games by Calvin Wenzel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 49 wins, 33 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Gerd Euler | 2,236 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B48 |
| Nov 2025 | K Klundt | 2,229 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B48 |
| Oct 2021 | Michael Wrede | 2,140 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Juergen Wambach | 1,976 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C41 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexis Buchinger | 1,969 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,483 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,013 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,194 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,452 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,646 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calvin Wenzel's chess games?
117 games by Calvin Wenzel, from Sep 2014 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 Calvin Wenzel has played.
What does Calvin Wenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Calvin Wenzel opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calvin Wenzel answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Calvin Wenzel play as White?
As White, Calvin Wenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calvin Wenzel play as Black?
As Black, Calvin Wenzel most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Calvin Wenzel's FIDE rating?
Calvin Wenzel is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (May 2026).
How many games has Calvin Wenzel played?
Our database contains 117 games by Calvin Wenzel, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 33 draws, 35 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calvin Wenzel?
117 games by Calvin Wenzel 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.