Prepare against Jan-Louis Wichtrup
DEU · World #12,280 classical · FIDE ID 16229355
Our database contains 190 games by Jan-Louis Wichtrup, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Louis Wichtrup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Louis Wichtrup 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 | 2,138 | 2,231 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,120 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,166 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 72 | 70 | 48 | 37.9% |
| As White | 100 | 44 | 33 | 23 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 37 | 25 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Louis Wichtrup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Louis Wichtrup's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 70.0% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.0% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wichtrup usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 80.5% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 51.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
Jan-Louis Wichtrup's chess games
All 190 games by Jan-Louis Wichtrup in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 72 wins, 70 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Klaus Beckmann | 2,400 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | E67 |
| Jul 2019 | Juergen Bock | 2,268 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A35 |
| Apr 2024 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,263 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | A49 |
| May 2023 | Joep Nabuurs | 2,259 | 13th Eindhoven WLC Open | C65 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergij Tkachuk | 2,247 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 44 | 25.5 | 1,745 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Louis Wichtrup's chess games?
190 games by Jan-Louis Wichtrup, from Apr 2017 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-Louis Wichtrup has played.
What does Jan-Louis Wichtrup play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Jan-Louis Wichtrup opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Louis Wichtrup answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Jan-Louis Wichtrup play as White?
As White, Jan-Louis Wichtrup's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Louis Wichtrup play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Louis Wichtrup most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Jan-Louis Wichtrup's FIDE rating?
Jan-Louis Wichtrup is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Jan-Louis Wichtrup played?
Our database contains 190 games by Jan-Louis Wichtrup, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 70 draws, 48 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Louis Wichtrup?
190 games by Jan-Louis Wichtrup 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.