Prepare against Hardy Wenske
DEU · World #78,073 classical · FIDE ID 24611212
When preparing against Hardy Wenske, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Hardy Wenske, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hardy Wenske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hardy Wenske 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 | 1,796 | 1,857 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 54 | 85 | 94 | 23.2% |
| As White | 115 | 28 | 41 | 46 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 26 | 44 | 48 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hardy Wenske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hardy Wenske's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 81 | 70.4% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 27.8% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Wenske usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wenske usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Wenske usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 45.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Wenske usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wenske usually continues b4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wenske usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 59.3% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 29.6% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 76.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Hardy Wenske's chess games
All 233 games by Hardy Wenske in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 85 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/10/12 | 21.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Guenter Leuschner | 2,001 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,997 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | A48 |
| Aug 2015 | Berthold Plischke | 1,997 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | A80 |
| Aug 2015 | Reinhard Klein | 1,942 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | D15 |
| Jun 2016 | Manfred Gafke | 1,816 | WchT Seniors 65 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,685 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,623 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,634 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hardy Wenske's chess games?
233 games by Hardy Wenske, from Oct 2007 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 Hardy Wenske has played.
What does Hardy Wenske play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Hardy Wenske opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hardy Wenske answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hardy Wenske play as White?
As White, Hardy Wenske's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Colle System (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hardy Wenske play as Black?
As Black, Hardy Wenske most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Hardy Wenske's FIDE rating?
Hardy Wenske is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Hardy Wenske played?
Our database contains 233 games by Hardy Wenske, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 85 draws, 94 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hardy Wenske?
233 games by Hardy Wenske 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.