Prepare against Christian Wuerfel
DEU · World #61,461 classical · FIDE ID 24678317
When preparing against Christian Wuerfel, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 78 games by Christian Wuerfel, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Wuerfel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Wuerfel 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 | 1,851 | 1,948 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 28 | 16 | 34 | 35.9% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 7 | 20 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Wuerfel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Wuerfel's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 56.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Wuerfel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Christian Wuerfel's chess games
All 78 games by Christian Wuerfel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Andreas Bachmann | 2,243 | ch-Baden HT2 | A08 |
| Apr 2007 | Claudio Jahn | 1,865 | ch-Baden HT1 | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Maximilian Maier | 1,667 | ch-Baden HT1 | A55 |
| Apr 2007 | Kevin Gadzali | 1,578 | ch-Baden HT1 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,331 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Baden Open B | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-Baden AT | 1991 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-Baden HT | 1992 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Wuerfel's chess games?
78 games by Christian Wuerfel, from Feb 2016 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 Wuerfel has played.
What does Christian Wuerfel play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Christian Wuerfel opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Wuerfel answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Christian Wuerfel play as White?
As White, Christian Wuerfel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Wuerfel play as Black?
As Black, Christian Wuerfel most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Christian Wuerfel's FIDE rating?
Christian Wuerfel is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Christian Wuerfel played?
Our database contains 78 games by Christian Wuerfel, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Wuerfel?
78 games by Christian Wuerfel 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.