Prepare against Jochen Wigger
FM · DEU · World #5,285 classical · FIDE ID 4659414
Our database contains 204 games by Jochen Wigger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Wigger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Wigger 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 | 2,266 | 2,328 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,340 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 74 | 80 | 50 | 36.3% |
| As White | 109 | 44 | 42 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 30 | 38 | 27 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Wigger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Wigger's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 38.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 28.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 20.2% | 47.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 7.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wigger usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wigger usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Wigger usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Wigger usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wigger usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Wigger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 60.9% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 28.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 91.2% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Jochen Wigger's chess games
All 204 games by Jochen Wigger 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: 74 wins, 80 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,366 | NRW Class1 1819 | B11 |
| Mar 2017 | Frank Erwich | 2,339 | NRW Class2 1617 | D42 |
| Jun 1999 | Arcadio Cieza Vega | 2,335 | Hotel Irottko IM | A07 |
| Dec 2013 | Carlo Kunze | 2,310 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Filiz Osmanodja | 2,290 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-Niederrhein U17 | 1997 | 14 | 8 | 2,327 |
| Hotel Irottko IM | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Wigger's chess games?
204 games by Jochen Wigger, 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 Jochen Wigger has played.
What does Jochen Wigger play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Jochen Wigger opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Wigger answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jochen Wigger play as White?
As White, Jochen Wigger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Wigger play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Wigger most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jochen Wigger's FIDE rating?
Jochen Wigger is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jochen Wigger played?
Our database contains 204 games by Jochen Wigger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 80 draws, 50 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Wigger?
204 games by Jochen Wigger 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.