Prepare against Hans Wuttke
DEU · World #17,384 classical · FIDE ID 4636120
When preparing against Hans Wuttke, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Hans Wuttke, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hans Wuttke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Wuttke 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 | 2,082 | 2,203 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,179 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 35 | 78 | 60 | 20.2% |
| As White | 83 | 21 | 39 | 23 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 90 | 14 | 39 | 37 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Wuttke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Wuttke's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 78.3% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 13.3% | 27.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.2% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Wuttke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 34.2% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 51.6% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Hans Wuttke's chess games
All 173 games by Hans Wuttke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 35 wins, 78 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 20 | 7/12/1 | 35.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,360 | Oberliga Nord O 9798 | A52 |
| Jan 1995 | Olaf Thal | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | A29 |
| Apr 2015 | Fabian Jahnz | 2,307 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | C41 |
| Jan 1994 | Juergen Federau | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | E17 |
| Jan 1995 | Ulf von Herman | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,073 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,159 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,540 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Wuttke's chess games?
173 games by Hans Wuttke, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Wuttke has played.
What does Hans Wuttke play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Hans Wuttke opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Wuttke answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Hans Wuttke play as White?
As White, Hans Wuttke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Wuttke play as Black?
As Black, Hans Wuttke most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Hans Wuttke's FIDE rating?
Hans Wuttke is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Hans Wuttke played?
Our database contains 173 games by Hans Wuttke, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 78 draws, 60 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Wuttke?
173 games by Hans Wuttke 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.