Prepare against Elmar Wachsmann
DEU · World #18,777 classical · FIDE ID 12973947
Our database contains 194 games by Elmar Wachsmann, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elmar Wachsmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmar Wachsmann 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 | 2,068 | 2,080 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 67 | 47 | 80 | 34.5% |
| As White | 95 | 42 | 20 | 33 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 27 | 47 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmar Wachsmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmar Wachsmann's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 96.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wachsmann usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Wachsmann usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Wachsmann usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wachsmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Wachsmann usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 98.2% | 42.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 26.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Elmar Wachsmann's chess games
All 194 games by Elmar Wachsmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 67 wins, 47 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Christian Braun | 2,427 | Krefeld Open | C00 |
| Apr 2024 | Jonas Wyss | 2,293 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B27 |
| Nov 2024 | Stefan Erdmann | 2,137 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | D14 |
| Aug 2023 | Michael Esser | 2,113 | Krefeld Open | C30 |
| Jun 2023 | Frank Mayer | 2,111 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2014 | 17 | 6.5 | 838 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 782 |
| ch-Hessen U17 Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,354 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmar Wachsmann's chess games?
194 games by Elmar Wachsmann, from Oct 2015 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 Elmar Wachsmann has played.
What does Elmar Wachsmann play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Elmar Wachsmann opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmar Wachsmann answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Elmar Wachsmann play as White?
As White, Elmar Wachsmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmar Wachsmann play as Black?
As Black, Elmar Wachsmann most often plays: Italian Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Elmar Wachsmann's FIDE rating?
Elmar Wachsmann is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Elmar Wachsmann played?
Our database contains 194 games by Elmar Wachsmann, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 47 draws, 80 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmar Wachsmann?
194 games by Elmar Wachsmann 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.