Prepare against Claude Wolfangel
France · World #125,383 classical · FIDE ID 650641
When preparing against Claude Wolfangel, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 126 games by Claude Wolfangel, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Wolfangel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Wolfangel 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 | 1,659 | 1,912 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,631 | 1,670 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 40 | 28 | 58 | 31.7% |
| As White | 65 | 20 | 13 | 32 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Wolfangel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Wolfangel's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 83.1% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wolfangel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 51.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Claude Wolfangel's chess games
All 126 games by Claude Wolfangel 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: 40 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Olivier Renaud | 2,115 | 15th Avoine Open | A16 |
| Jul 2005 | Serge Danzanvilliers | 2,023 | 20th Avoine Open | D13 |
| Apr 2016 | Hassine Djellouli | 1,950 | 7th Lille Luce Open | B36 |
| Jul 2011 | Jean Soveaux | 1,893 | 10th La Fere Open | E18 |
| Aug 2014 | Omar Bellahcene | 1,766 | ch-FRA Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open C | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 1,632 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,658 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 23rd Bethune Open B | 2002 | 7 | 6 | 1,938 |
| Salon de Provence Open 1st | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Wolfangel's chess games?
126 games by Claude Wolfangel, 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 Claude Wolfangel has played.
What does Claude Wolfangel play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Claude Wolfangel opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Wolfangel answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Claude Wolfangel play as White?
As White, Claude Wolfangel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Wolfangel play as Black?
As Black, Claude Wolfangel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Claude Wolfangel's FIDE rating?
Claude Wolfangel is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,631 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Claude Wolfangel played?
Our database contains 126 games by Claude Wolfangel, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Wolfangel?
126 games by Claude Wolfangel 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.