Prepare against Johannes Wenzel
DEU · World #17,271 classical · FIDE ID 4649621
When preparing against Johannes Wenzel, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Johannes Wenzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Wenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Wenzel 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 | 2,082 | 2,206 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,141 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,141 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 24.5% |
| As White | 94 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 20 | 52 | 38 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Wenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Wenzel's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 51.1% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 40.4% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 81.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
Johannes Wenzel's chess games
All 204 games by Johannes Wenzel 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: 50 wins, 90 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Hans-Ulrich Gruenberg | 2,465 | Oberliga Bayern 9899 | A34 |
| Jan 1991 | Wolfgang Haist | 2,300 | BL2-Sued 9091 | B51 |
| Dec 2002 | Ralf Scheipl | 2,293 | Regionalliga SO 0203 | C07 |
| Jan 1990 | Ralph Zimmer | 2,275 | BL2-Sued 9091 | A47 |
| Jan 1996 | Guenther Wachinger | 2,275 | Oberliga Bayern 9596 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,001 |
| BL2-Sued 9091 | 1991 | 10 | 4 | 2,211 |
| ch-Bayern B 60th | 1989 | 9 | 6 | 2,352 |
| BL2-Ost 9192 | 1992 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Wenzel's chess games?
204 games by Johannes Wenzel, 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 Johannes Wenzel has played.
What does Johannes Wenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Johannes Wenzel opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Wenzel answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Johannes Wenzel play as White?
As White, Johannes Wenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Wenzel play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Wenzel most often plays: French Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Johannes Wenzel's FIDE rating?
Johannes Wenzel is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Johannes Wenzel played?
Our database contains 204 games by Johannes Wenzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 90 draws, 64 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Wenzel?
204 games by Johannes Wenzel 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.