Prepare against Dennis Wander
DEU · World #70,142 classical · FIDE ID 16276523
When preparing against Dennis Wander, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Dennis Wander, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Wander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Wander 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 | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,830 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 34.6% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Wander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Wander's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Wander usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wander usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wander usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Wander usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Dennis Wander's chess games
All 52 games by Dennis Wander in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Nicolas Mooser | 2,107 | ch-GER U18 | B47 |
| Dec 2020 | Da Huo | 1,918 | chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | B56 |
| Dec 2020 | Lennart Schroeder | 1,906 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B72 |
| Jan 2023 | Stefan Schwenke | 1,818 | Verden Open B | C45 |
| Jan 2023 | Maik Maul | 1,777 | Verden Open B | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,807 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,618 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,276 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,673 |
| 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,858 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Wander's chess games?
52 games by Dennis Wander, from Feb 2019 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 Dennis Wander has played.
What does Dennis Wander play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Dennis Wander opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Wander answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dennis Wander play as White?
As White, Dennis Wander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Wander play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Wander most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Dennis Wander's FIDE rating?
Dennis Wander is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dennis Wander played?
Our database contains 52 games by Dennis Wander, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Wander?
52 games by Dennis Wander 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.