Prepare against Guenter Wolter
DEU · World #87,363 classical · FIDE ID 24651605
When preparing against Guenter Wolter, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Guenter Wolter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Wolter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Wolter 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 | 1,767 | 1,894 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 34.6% |
| As White | 115 | 47 | 35 | 33 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 113 | 32 | 43 | 38 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Wolter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Wolter's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 88.7% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nc3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wolter usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 54.7% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 24 | 45.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 27.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Guenter Wolter's chess games
All 228 games by Guenter Wolter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 79 wins, 78 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 17/14/12 | 39.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,212 | 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Mar 2005 | Jan Czuchnicki | 2,088 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | A30 |
| Apr 2018 | Peter Moeller | 2,076 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | B15 |
| Jul 2018 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,075 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Wolfgang Haase | 2,013 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 21 | 7 | 1,729 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,820 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Wolter's chess games?
228 games by Guenter Wolter, from Oct 2008 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 Guenter Wolter has played.
What does Guenter Wolter play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Guenter Wolter opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Wolter answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Guenter Wolter play as White?
As White, Guenter Wolter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Wolter play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Wolter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Guenter Wolter's FIDE rating?
Guenter Wolter is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Guenter Wolter played?
Our database contains 228 games by Guenter Wolter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 78 draws, 71 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Wolter?
228 games by Guenter Wolter 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.