Prepare against Hans-Heiner Wuest
DEU · World #80,791 classical · FIDE ID 24651478
When preparing against Hans-Heiner Wuest, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 81 games by Hans-Heiner Wuest, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Heiner Wuest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Heiner Wuest 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 | 1,996 | 2,175 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,987 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 23 | 33 | 25 | 28.4% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Heiner Wuest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Heiner Wuest's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 85.3% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wuest usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wuest usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Wuest usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Wuest usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Wuest usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wuest usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hans-Heiner Wuest's chess games
All 81 games by Hans-Heiner Wuest in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Parik Stefanov | 2,333 | Baden-Baden Open | B98 |
| Dec 2011 | Dieter Villing | 2,187 | St Leon Rot Open | B90 |
| Jan 2013 | Walter Bloessl | 2,186 | Oberliga Baden 1213 | A24 |
| Jan 1994 | Juergen Schmall | 2,105 | ch-Baden MB | B34 |
| Nov 2018 | Christoph Maehrlein | 2,075 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,917 |
| Oberliga Baden 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,950 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Oberliga Baden 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Heiner Wuest's chess games?
81 games by Hans-Heiner Wuest, from Apr 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 Hans-Heiner Wuest has played.
What does Hans-Heiner Wuest play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Hans-Heiner Wuest opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Heiner Wuest answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Heiner Wuest play as White?
As White, Hans-Heiner Wuest's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Heiner Wuest play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Heiner Wuest most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hans-Heiner Wuest's FIDE rating?
Hans-Heiner Wuest is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Hans-Heiner Wuest played?
Our database contains 81 games by Hans-Heiner Wuest, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Heiner Wuest?
81 games by Hans-Heiner Wuest 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.