Prepare against Cliff Wichmann
IM · DEU · World #5,629 classical · FIDE ID 4616090
Our database contains 1,150 games by Cliff Wichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cliff Wichmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cliff Wichmann 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 | 2,257 | 2,402 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,296 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,365 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,150 | 476 | 414 | 260 | 41.4% |
| As White | 572 | 246 | 207 | 119 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 578 | 230 | 207 | 141 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cliff Wichmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cliff Wichmann's side.
First moves as White (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 459 | 80.2% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 13.8% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 23 | 4.0% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 226 | 90.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 4.4% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.0% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.6% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 180 | 88.7% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 9.4% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Cliff Wichmann's chess games
All 1,150 games by Cliff Wichmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 476 wins, 414 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 74 | 31/29/14 | 41.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 66 | 25/27/14 | 37.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 56 | 31/13/12 | 55.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 27/11/11 | 55.1% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 15/12/2 | 51.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 95 | 37/32/26 | 38.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 48 | 22/17/9 | 45.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 17/16/15 | 35.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 17/14/11 | 40.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 33 | 3/20/10 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/7/2 | 59.1% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/11/1 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Vadim Milov | 2,595 | ch-EU Internet qual | D27 |
| Dec 2013 | David C Smerdon | 2,523 | 23rd Erfurt Open MT | A91 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Enders | 2,490 | 2nd Dresden Open | E97 |
| Feb 2000 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,482 | 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C01 |
| Aug 2022 | Dennes Abel | 2,476 | ch-GER blitz | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 20.5 | 2,254 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2019 | 46 | 28 | 2,257 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 9.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-Sachsen | 2018 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7 | 2,324 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,245 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cliff Wichmann's chess games?
1,150 games by Cliff Wichmann, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Cliff Wichmann has played.
What does Cliff Wichmann play on the first move as White?
Across 572 games with White in our database, Cliff Wichmann opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cliff Wichmann answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Cliff Wichmann play as White?
As White, Cliff Wichmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (66 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 55.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 572 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cliff Wichmann play as Black?
As Black, Cliff Wichmann most often plays: French: Classical Variation (95 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (48 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 35.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 578 games.
What is Cliff Wichmann's FIDE rating?
Cliff Wichmann is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Cliff Wichmann played?
Our database contains 1,150 games by Cliff Wichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 476 wins, 414 draws, 260 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cliff Wichmann?
1,150 games by Cliff Wichmann 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.