Prepare against Christoph Wutz
DEU · World #7,745 classical · FIDE ID 24620572
When preparing against Christoph Wutz, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Christoph Wutz, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Wutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Wutz 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 | 2,210 | 2,277 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 120 | 92 | 73 | 42.0% |
| As White | 143 | 62 | 45 | 36 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 143 | 58 | 47 | 37 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Wutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Wutz's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 74.8% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 18.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.3% | 61.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wutz usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wutz usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wutz usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wutz usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wutz usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Wutz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 67.2% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 75.0% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 16.1% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Christoph Wutz's chess games
All 286 games by Christoph Wutz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 120 wins, 92 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/4/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Christian Troyke | 2,353 | BL2-Ost 1213 | B70 |
| Dec 2013 | Christoph Singer | 2,343 | Oberliga Bayern 1314 | C65 |
| Apr 2018 | Philipp Mai | 2,301 | Oberliga Bayern 1718 | B92 |
| Nov 2016 | Martin Klebel | 2,300 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | D11 |
| Nov 2012 | Valeri Dalinger | 2,285 | BL2-Ost 1213 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2006 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2002 | 16 | 11 | 2,052 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| Landesliga Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
| Landesliga Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Wutz's chess games?
286 games by Christoph Wutz, from Oct 2004 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 Christoph Wutz has played.
What does Christoph Wutz play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Christoph Wutz opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Wutz answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Christoph Wutz play as White?
As White, Christoph Wutz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Wutz play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Wutz most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Christoph Wutz's FIDE rating?
Christoph Wutz is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Christoph Wutz played?
Our database contains 286 games by Christoph Wutz, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 92 draws, 73 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Wutz?
286 games by Christoph Wutz 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.