Prepare against Jan-Dietrich Wendt
FM · DEU · World #6,696 classical · FIDE ID 4623797
When preparing against Jan-Dietrich Wendt, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 626 games by Jan-Dietrich Wendt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Dietrich Wendt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Dietrich Wendt 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 | 2,231 | 2,395 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,385 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,332 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 237 | 179 | 210 | 37.9% |
| As White | 319 | 130 | 90 | 99 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 307 | 107 | 89 | 111 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Dietrich Wendt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Dietrich Wendt's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 196 | 61.4% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 89 | 27.9% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 4.1% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wendt usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Wendt usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wendt usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wendt usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wendt usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Wendt usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 89.8% | 50.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 8.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 70.3% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 13.5% | 73.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Jan-Dietrich Wendt's chess games
All 626 games by Jan-Dietrich Wendt 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: 237 wins, 179 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 43 | 19/11/13 | 44.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 33 | 16/7/10 | 48.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,573 | 10th ch-Hamburg int | D76 |
| Jan 1996 | Janis Klovans | 2,530 | Pardubice KB Open | D55 |
| Oct 2015 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,499 | 9th Wch Blitz | B22 |
| Oct 2015 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,498 | 9th Wch Blitz | D27 |
| Oct 2005 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,485 | Hamburg Junge Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 40.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 26 | 13 | 2,297 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2002 | 17 | 8 | 2,321 |
| ch-Hamburg A U18 | 1994 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2003 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,433 |
| Elekes Memorial IM 29th | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Dietrich Wendt's chess games?
626 games by Jan-Dietrich Wendt, 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 Jan-Dietrich Wendt has played.
What does Jan-Dietrich Wendt play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Jan-Dietrich Wendt opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Dietrich Wendt answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan-Dietrich Wendt play as White?
As White, Jan-Dietrich Wendt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Dietrich Wendt play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Dietrich Wendt most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (28 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Jan-Dietrich Wendt's FIDE rating?
Jan-Dietrich Wendt is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Jan-Dietrich Wendt played?
Our database contains 626 games by Jan-Dietrich Wendt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 179 draws, 210 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Dietrich Wendt?
626 games by Jan-Dietrich Wendt 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.