Prepare against Hendrik Wellen
DEU · World #18,152 classical · FIDE ID 24618055
Our database contains 95 games by Hendrik Wellen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Wellen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Wellen 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 | 2,074 | 2,145 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34.7% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Wellen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Wellen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 59.6% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 32.7% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Wellen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Wellen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Wellen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Wellen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wellen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Wellen usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Hendrik Wellen's chess games
All 95 games by Hendrik Wellen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Ali Habibi | 2,272 | 4th Lippe Cup | B34 |
| Jan 2009 | Thorsten Cmiel | 2,253 | NRW Class2 0809 | B79 |
| Jun 2003 | Yuriy Makarov | 2,238 | Herne Laufer Open | B92 |
| Apr 2006 | Guido Muessig | 2,221 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | E92 |
| Apr 2008 | Daniel Werner | 2,170 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,059 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Wellen's chess games?
95 games by Hendrik Wellen, from Jul 2005 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 Hendrik Wellen has played.
What does Hendrik Wellen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Hendrik Wellen opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Wellen answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Wellen play as White?
As White, Hendrik Wellen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Wellen play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Wellen most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Hendrik Wellen's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Wellen is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Hendrik Wellen played?
Our database contains 95 games by Hendrik Wellen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Wellen?
95 games by Hendrik Wellen 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.