Prepare against Carl Wustefeld
NLD · World #8,458 classical · FIDE ID 1006347
When preparing against Carl Wustefeld, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Carl Wustefeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Wustefeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Wustefeld 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 | 2,196 | 2,287 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 35.6% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Wustefeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Wustefeld's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 64.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wustefeld usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 68.8% | 65.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 55.0% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Carl Wustefeld's chess games
All 104 games by Carl Wustefeld 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: 37 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ruud Janssen | 2,513 | chT-NED 0910 | C29 |
| May 2007 | Jop Delemarre | 2,471 | chT-NED 0607 | C15 |
| Oct 2014 | Aman Hambleton | 2,456 | 40th Guernsey Open | E38 |
| Jan 2000 | Igor Naumkin | 2,440 | Montecatini Terme Open | A40 |
| Apr 2007 | Tea Lanchava | 2,389 | chT-NED 0607 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,330 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,287 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 26th Schwarzach Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1989 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| 40th Guernsey Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Wustefeld's chess games?
104 games by Carl Wustefeld, 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 Carl Wustefeld has played.
What does Carl Wustefeld play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Carl Wustefeld opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Wustefeld answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Carl Wustefeld play as White?
As White, Carl Wustefeld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Wustefeld play as Black?
As Black, Carl Wustefeld most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Carl Wustefeld's FIDE rating?
Carl Wustefeld is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Carl Wustefeld played?
Our database contains 104 games by Carl Wustefeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Wustefeld?
104 games by Carl Wustefeld 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.