Prepare against Christof Wulfken
DEU · World #35,046 classical · FIDE ID 24636061
Our database contains 59 games by Christof Wulfken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christof Wulfken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christof Wulfken 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 | 1,959 | 2,109 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,991 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christof Wulfken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christof Wulfken's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wulfken usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wulfken usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wulfken usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
Christof Wulfken's chess games
All 59 games by Christof Wulfken in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Hans Lotzien | 2,167 | ch-SVM | D11 |
| Jan 2005 | Lev Lukovski | 2,095 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A52 |
| Aug 2009 | Jurij Vasiljev | 2,078 | 6th Cologne Longerich Open | D63 |
| Apr 2005 | Felix Buchkremer | 2,030 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A85 |
| Sep 2015 | Stefan Lattermann | 2,000 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2009 | 21 | 12 | 1,918 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Troisdorf Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 7th Cologne Longerich Open | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1,976 |
| 6th Cologne Longerich Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,918 |
| ch-SVM | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,863 |
| NRW Class 0405 Playoff | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christof Wulfken's chess games?
59 games by Christof Wulfken, from Jul 2006 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 Christof Wulfken has played.
What does Christof Wulfken play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Christof Wulfken opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christof Wulfken answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Christof Wulfken play as White?
As White, Christof Wulfken's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christof Wulfken play as Black?
As Black, Christof Wulfken most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Christof Wulfken's FIDE rating?
Christof Wulfken is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Christof Wulfken played?
Our database contains 59 games by Christof Wulfken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christof Wulfken?
59 games by Christof Wulfken 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.