Prepare against Dieter Wallhof
DEU · World #68,354 classical · FIDE ID 4653017
When preparing against Dieter Wallhof, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Dieter Wallhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Wallhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Wallhof 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 | 1,827 | 2,112 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 110 | 108 | 145 | 30.3% |
| As White | 179 | 58 | 53 | 68 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 184 | 52 | 55 | 77 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Wallhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Wallhof's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 34.6% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 44 | 24.6% | 39.8% |
| c4 | 26 | 14.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 12.8% | 52.2% |
| b3 | 14 | 7.8% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.8% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Wallhof usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 28.4% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 85.9% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Dieter Wallhof's chess games
All 363 games by Dieter Wallhof 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: 110 wins, 108 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Florian Jenni | 2,516 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A00 |
| Jul 1999 | Martin Maier | 2,240 | Dortmund Open A | A45 |
| Mar 2003 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,220 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | D30 |
| Sep 2011 | Olaf Schumacher | 2,219 | 37th Moehnesee Cup A | E61 |
| Feb 2008 | Hans-Gerd Schmedders | 2,206 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,118 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 16th NRW-ch Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,698 |
| ch-NRW Seniors 17th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Wallhof's chess games?
363 games by Dieter Wallhof, 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 Dieter Wallhof has played.
What does Dieter Wallhof play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Dieter Wallhof opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Wallhof answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dieter Wallhof play as White?
As White, Dieter Wallhof's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Wallhof play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Wallhof most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Dieter Wallhof's FIDE rating?
Dieter Wallhof is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dieter Wallhof played?
Our database contains 363 games by Dieter Wallhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 108 draws, 145 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Wallhof?
363 games by Dieter Wallhof 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.