Prepare against Calvin Wolff
DEU · World #88,327 classical · FIDE ID 16269969
When preparing against Calvin Wolff, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 111 games by Calvin Wolff, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calvin Wolff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calvin Wolff 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 | 1,764 | 1,926 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 2,016 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 48 | 15 | 48 | 43.2% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calvin Wolff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calvin Wolff's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wolff usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wolff usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Calvin Wolff's chess games
All 111 games by Calvin Wolff in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 48 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Marius Conrad | 1,645 | ch-GER U10 | C54 |
| Jun 2020 | Bernd Watermann | 1,605 | GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | D00 |
| May 2020 | Joachim Sautter | 1,584 | GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | C50 |
| May 2020 | Bennit Tietz | 1,580 | GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | C50 |
| May 2020 | Andreas Konz | 1,577 | GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,520 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,521 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,419 |
| ch-EU Union U12 18th | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,519 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,552 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,516 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,544 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calvin Wolff's chess games?
111 games by Calvin Wolff, from Aug 2019 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 Wolff has played.
What does Calvin Wolff play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Calvin Wolff opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calvin Wolff answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Calvin Wolff play as White?
As White, Calvin Wolff's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calvin Wolff play as Black?
As Black, Calvin Wolff most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Calvin Wolff's FIDE rating?
Calvin Wolff is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Calvin Wolff played?
Our database contains 111 games by Calvin Wolff, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calvin Wolff?
111 games by Calvin Wolff 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.