Prepare against Guenther Wachinger
FM · DEU · World #9,391 classical · FIDE ID 4604261
Our database contains 709 games by Guenther Wachinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Wachinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Wachinger 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 | 2,179 | 2,263 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,195 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,212 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 709 | 217 | 256 | 236 | 30.6% |
| As White | 347 | 116 | 134 | 97 | 33.4% |
| As Black | 362 | 101 | 122 | 139 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Wachinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Wachinger's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 46.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 145 | 41.8% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 6.6% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 5.5% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wachinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 169 | 94.9% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 67.6% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 32 | 30.5% | 26.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Guenther Wachinger's chess games
All 709 games by Guenther Wachinger 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: 217 wins, 256 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 3/16/2 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 18/17/16 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 14/14/17 | 31.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 12/1/17 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 3/12/8 | 13.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,758 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Sep 2022 | Vladimir Belov | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,570 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jun 2022 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | E15 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 264 | 117.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Bayern 58th | 1987 | 13 | 8 | 2,394 |
| Bayern Kongress-50 Meisterturnier 1 | 1979 | 12 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT-Bayern A 57th | 1986 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 44th Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | 1973 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Bayern Kongress-55 Meisterturnier 1 | 1984 | 11 | 6 | 2,324 |
| 60th chA-Bayern | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,155 |
| chT-Bayern A 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Wachinger's chess games?
709 games by Guenther Wachinger, 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 Guenther Wachinger has played.
What does Guenther Wachinger play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Guenther Wachinger opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Wachinger answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Guenther Wachinger play as White?
As White, Guenther Wachinger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Wachinger play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Wachinger most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Guenther Wachinger's FIDE rating?
Guenther Wachinger is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Guenther Wachinger played?
Our database contains 709 games by Guenther Wachinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 256 draws, 236 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Wachinger?
709 games by Guenther Wachinger 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.