Prepare against Johan De Wolf
NLD · World #37,464 classical · FIDE ID 1004131
When preparing against Johan De Wolf, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Johan De Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Johan De Wolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan De Wolf 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 | 1,947 | 2,162 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 50 | 101 | 87 | 21.0% |
| As White | 116 | 30 | 55 | 31 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 122 | 20 | 46 | 56 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan De Wolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan De Wolf's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 100.0% | 49.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wolf usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 96.8% | 37.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Johan De Wolf's chess games
All 238 games by Johan De Wolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 101 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 54 | 9/22/23 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Horvath | 2,390 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | A32 |
| Aug 2003 | Jon G Vidarsson | 2,351 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | A47 |
| Oct 1999 | Martin Ahn | 2,331 | chT-BEL 9900 | A48 |
| Aug 2014 | Milan Mostertman | 2,284 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | B41 |
| Jul 2000 | Dirk Floor | 2,253 | 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,498 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 2 | 2,105 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,431 |
| Sas van Gent | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 2,123 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan De Wolf's chess games?
238 games by Johan De Wolf, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Johan De Wolf has played.
What does Johan De Wolf play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Johan De Wolf opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan De Wolf answers 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Johan De Wolf play as White?
As White, Johan De Wolf's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan De Wolf play as Black?
As Black, Johan De Wolf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (54 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Johan De Wolf's FIDE rating?
Johan De Wolf is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Johan De Wolf played?
Our database contains 238 games by Johan De Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 101 draws, 87 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan De Wolf?
238 games by Johan De Wolf 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.