Prepare against Christian Wltschek
DEU · World #82,426 classical · FIDE ID 4672933
When preparing against Christian Wltschek, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Christian Wltschek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Wltschek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Wltschek 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 | 1,782 | 2,036 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 20 | 72 | 37 | 15.5% |
| As White | 62 | 17 | 30 | 15 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 3 | 42 | 22 | 4.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Wltschek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Wltschek's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wltschek usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Wltschek usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Wltschek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Wltschek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 97.1% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Christian Wltschek's chess games
All 129 games by Christian Wltschek 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: 20 wins, 72 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 1/10/8 | 5.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Manuel Kues | 1,935 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B40 |
| Apr 2007 | Johann1 Schmidt | 1,933 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | C19 |
| Apr 2006 | Andre Zimmermann | 1,903 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | C14 |
| Dec 2008 | Eduard Graf | 1,863 | Landesliga Nord 0809 | B31 |
| Jan 2003 | Juergen Reinhard | 1,855 | Landesliga Nord 0203 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2011 | 40 | 19.5 | 1,976 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 8 | 2,233 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2005 | 16 | 10 | 1,825 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,786 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,914 |
| 31st Bad Woerishofen Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Wltschek's chess games?
129 games by Christian Wltschek, 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 Christian Wltschek has played.
What does Christian Wltschek play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Christian Wltschek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Wltschek answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Wltschek play as White?
As White, Christian Wltschek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Wltschek play as Black?
As Black, Christian Wltschek most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Christian Wltschek's FIDE rating?
Christian Wltschek is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Christian Wltschek played?
Our database contains 129 games by Christian Wltschek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 72 draws, 37 losses (15.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Wltschek?
129 games by Christian Wltschek 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.