Prepare against Edwin Wachtel
DEU · World #84,816 classical · FIDE ID 533014183
When preparing against Edwin Wachtel, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Edwin Wachtel, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Wachtel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Wachtel 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 | 1,775 | 1,795 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 71.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Wachtel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Wachtel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Wachtel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Wachtel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wachtel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wachtel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Wachtel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Edwin Wachtel's chess games
All 30 games by Edwin Wachtel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Prahasith Reddy Chaganti | 1,870 | DEM U10 | C02 |
| May 2026 | Wilhelm Zeyin Ni | 1,787 | DEM U10 | E01 |
| Oct 2026 | Oliver Bangert | 1,723 | 1. Vechta Open | B-Open | B12 |
| May 2026 | Lukas Stanisic | 1,685 | DEM U10 | B27 |
| May 2026 | Caspar Qiu | 1,667 | DEM U10 | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U08 | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,175 |
| DEM U10 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,806 |
| 1. Vechta Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin Wachtel's chess games?
30 games by Edwin Wachtel, from Dec 2024 to Oct 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 Edwin Wachtel has played.
What does Edwin Wachtel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Edwin Wachtel opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Wachtel answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edwin Wachtel play as White?
As White, Edwin Wachtel's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Wachtel play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Wachtel most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Edwin Wachtel's FIDE rating?
Edwin Wachtel is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (May 2026).
How many games has Edwin Wachtel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Edwin Wachtel, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Wachtel?
30 games by Edwin Wachtel 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.