Prepare against Daniel Wichmann
DEU · World #11,459 classical · FIDE ID 4646231
Our database contains 194 games by Daniel Wichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Wichmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,148 | 2,266 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,213 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 64 | 71 | 59 | 33.0% |
| As White | 94 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 27 | 44 | 29 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Wichmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Wichmann's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 87.2% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Wichmann usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 40 | 88.9% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
Daniel Wichmann's chess games
All 194 games by Daniel Wichmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 71 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 51 | 12/22/17 | 23.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Thomas Krause | 2,500 | Oberliga Nord W 9899 | A21 |
| Jan 2004 | Franz Stimpel | 2,373 | Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | A80 |
| Nov 2005 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,358 | 7th Gotha Open | D45 |
| Oct 2001 | Peter Staller | 2,310 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | A04 |
| Jan 2005 | Wolfgang Jakel | 2,286 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Wichmann's chess games?
194 games by Daniel Wichmann, from Apr 2003 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 Daniel Wichmann has played.
What does Daniel Wichmann play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Daniel Wichmann opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Wichmann answers 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Wichmann play as White?
As White, Daniel Wichmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Wichmann play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Wichmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (51 games, 23.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Daniel Wichmann's FIDE rating?
Daniel Wichmann is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Daniel Wichmann played?
Our database contains 194 games by Daniel Wichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 71 draws, 59 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Wichmann?
194 games by Daniel 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.