Prepare against Harry Wuestehube
DEU · World #51,096 classical · FIDE ID 24614084
When preparing against Harry Wuestehube, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Harry Wuestehube, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harry Wuestehube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Wuestehube 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 | 1,889 | 2,020 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 68 | 95 | 78 | 28.2% |
| As White | 121 | 39 | 46 | 36 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 29 | 49 | 42 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Wuestehube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Wuestehube's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wuestehube usually continues Nc3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wuestehube usually continues d3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wuestehube usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 20 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Harry Wuestehube's chess games
All 241 games by Harry Wuestehube in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 68 wins, 95 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 17/9/19 | 37.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Mira Kierzek | 2,073 | 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B23 |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Krastev | 1,981 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B09 |
| May 2007 | Christoph Kurze | 1,938 | Muehlhaeusen Open | C90 |
| Apr 2012 | Rudi Foerster | 1,915 | chA-Hessen | B23 |
| Mar 2007 | Rene Wittke | 1,910 | 13th Werther Schloss Open B | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Wuestehube's chess games?
241 games by Harry Wuestehube, from Oct 2004 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 Harry Wuestehube has played.
What does Harry Wuestehube play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Harry Wuestehube opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Wuestehube answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Harry Wuestehube play as White?
As White, Harry Wuestehube's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 37.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Wuestehube play as Black?
As Black, Harry Wuestehube most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Harry Wuestehube's FIDE rating?
Harry Wuestehube is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Harry Wuestehube played?
Our database contains 241 games by Harry Wuestehube, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 95 draws, 78 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Wuestehube?
241 games by Harry Wuestehube 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.