Prepare against Elias Wenzke
DEU · World #40,069 classical · FIDE ID 12972290
Our database contains 50 games by Elias Wenzke, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elias Wenzke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Wenzke 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 | 1,935 | 2,004 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,949 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,928 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Wenzke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Wenzke's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 74.1% | 47.5% |
| e3 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wenzke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Wenzke usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Wenzke usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wenzke usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Wenzke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Elias Wenzke's chess games
All 50 games by Elias Wenzke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Michael Preuschoff | 2,195 | Krefeld Christmas Open | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | Dustin Kuipers | 2,083 | Krefeld Christmas Open | A07 |
| Dec 2024 | Yusuf Amini | 1,925 | Krefeld Christmas Open | D38 |
| May 2026 | Patrick Henschen | 1,839 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | A06 |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Kemmler | 1,810 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,518 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,603 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,553 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,882 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,869 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,728 |
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Where can I find Elias Wenzke's chess games?
50 games by Elias Wenzke, from Apr 2019 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 Elias Wenzke has played.
What does Elias Wenzke play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Elias Wenzke opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e3 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Wenzke answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Elias Wenzke play as White?
As White, Elias Wenzke's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Wenzke play as Black?
As Black, Elias Wenzke most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Elias Wenzke's FIDE rating?
Elias Wenzke is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Elias Wenzke played?
Our database contains 50 games by Elias Wenzke, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Wenzke?
50 games by Elias Wenzke 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.