Prepare against Hans-Werner Wirp
DEU · World #74,218 classical · FIDE ID 24616524
When preparing against Hans-Werner Wirp, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Hans-Werner Wirp, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Werner Wirp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Werner Wirp 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 | 1,808 | 1,841 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Werner Wirp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Werner Wirp's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Wirp usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Wirp usually continues e4 (92.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Wirp usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Hans-Werner Wirp's chess games
All 45 games by Hans-Werner Wirp 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Fabrizio Grassi | 1,952 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A43 |
| Aug 2008 | Stefan Bauer | 1,816 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A29 |
| Jan 2007 | Henry Manske | 1,808 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C13 |
| Oct 2022 | Steffen Tews | 1,788 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | E64 |
| Oct 2022 | Christian Krajewski | 1,771 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 1,708 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,897 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Werner Wirp's chess games?
45 games by Hans-Werner Wirp, 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 Hans-Werner Wirp has played.
What does Hans-Werner Wirp play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hans-Werner Wirp opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Werner Wirp answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Werner Wirp play as White?
As White, Hans-Werner Wirp's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Werner Wirp play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Werner Wirp most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Hans-Werner Wirp's FIDE rating?
Hans-Werner Wirp is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Hans-Werner Wirp played?
Our database contains 45 games by Hans-Werner Wirp, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Werner Wirp?
45 games by Hans-Werner Wirp 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.