Prepare against Herbert Wohlfahrt
FM · Austria · World #4,288 classical · FIDE ID 1601946
Our database contains 480 games by Herbert Wohlfahrt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Wohlfahrt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Wohlfahrt 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 | 2,295 | 2,365 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,376 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,369 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 171 | 142 | 167 | 35.6% |
| As White | 250 | 98 | 71 | 81 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 230 | 73 | 71 | 86 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Wohlfahrt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Wohlfahrt's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 44.0% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 108 | 43.2% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 7.2% | 30.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Wohlfahrt usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 71.6% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 14.7% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 53.8% | 65.1% |
| f5 | 23 | 28.8% | 21.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Herbert Wohlfahrt's chess games
All 480 games by Herbert Wohlfahrt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 171 wins, 142 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/6/7 | 55.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 2/6/16 | 8.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,515 | 9th Wuerzburg Open | A41 |
| Jun 2023 | Davit Shengelia | 2,510 | ch-AUT Rapid | A14 |
| Jan 1993 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,480 | Lublin | A80 |
| Apr 2020 | Andreas Diermair | 2,465 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | E44 |
| Jan 1999 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,440 | Oberwart Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 37 | 17 | 2,288 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 31 | 18 | 2,247 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-AUT | 1996 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,377 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1992 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Wohlfahrt's chess games?
480 games by Herbert Wohlfahrt, from Apr 2003 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 Herbert Wohlfahrt has played.
What does Herbert Wohlfahrt play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Herbert Wohlfahrt opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Wohlfahrt answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Herbert Wohlfahrt play as White?
As White, Herbert Wohlfahrt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Wohlfahrt play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Wohlfahrt most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Herbert Wohlfahrt's FIDE rating?
Herbert Wohlfahrt is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (May 2025).
How many games has Herbert Wohlfahrt played?
Our database contains 480 games by Herbert Wohlfahrt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 142 draws, 167 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Wohlfahrt?
480 games by Herbert Wohlfahrt 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.