Prepare against Hermann Wilfling
Austria · World #18,306 classical · FIDE ID 1606050
Our database contains 242 games by Hermann Wilfling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Wilfling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Wilfling 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 | 2,072 | 2,189 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,140 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 55 | 120 | 67 | 22.7% |
| As White | 129 | 31 | 76 | 22 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 24 | 44 | 45 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Wilfling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Wilfling's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 61.2% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.4% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wilfling usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 94.3% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 95.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Hermann Wilfling's chess games
All 242 games by Hermann Wilfling 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: 55 wins, 120 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Hrvoje Jurkovic | 2,443 | 27th St Veit Open A | A87 |
| Jan 1989 | Walter Wallner | 2,350 | Gleisdorf | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Slavisa Peric | 2,280 | Werfen Open A | C03 |
| Jan 2004 | Hansjoerg Blaas | 2,267 | chT-AUT 0304 | B71 |
| Jul 2001 | Eduard Sereinig | 2,262 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 8 | 2,446 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| Gleisdorf | 1989 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Wilfling's chess games?
242 games by Hermann Wilfling, 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 Hermann Wilfling has played.
What does Hermann Wilfling play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Hermann Wilfling opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Wilfling answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hermann Wilfling play as White?
As White, Hermann Wilfling's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Wilfling play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Wilfling most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Hermann Wilfling's FIDE rating?
Hermann Wilfling is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Hermann Wilfling played?
Our database contains 242 games by Hermann Wilfling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 120 draws, 67 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Wilfling?
242 games by Hermann Wilfling 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.