Prepare against Juergen Wambach
DEU · World #39,895 classical · FIDE ID 12904848
Our database contains 252 games by Juergen Wambach, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Wambach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Wambach 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 | 1,936 | 2,041 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 88 | 66 | 98 | 34.9% |
| As White | 119 | 48 | 32 | 39 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 133 | 40 | 34 | 59 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Wambach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Wambach's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 63.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.1% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 9.2% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wambach usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wambach usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wambach usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wambach usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Wambach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Wambach usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 46.9% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 39.6% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 35.4% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Juergen Wambach's chess games
All 252 games by Juergen Wambach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 88 wins, 66 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Vogt | 2,376 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | C14 |
| Apr 2001 | Karlheinz Scheidt | 2,125 | Regionalliga NW 0001 | A25 |
| Oct 2006 | Udo Seidens | 2,114 | Regionalliga NW 0607 | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Istok Ferlan | 2,112 | Landesliga Nord 1819 | A80 |
| Oct 2003 | Heiko Poppe | 2,104 | Regionalliga NW 0304 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 1,975 |
| Regionalliga NW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1,784 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,011 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,532 |
| Landesliga Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Wambach's chess games?
252 games by Juergen Wambach, from Oct 2016 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 Juergen Wambach has played.
What does Juergen Wambach play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Juergen Wambach opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Wambach answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Juergen Wambach play as White?
As White, Juergen Wambach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Wambach play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Wambach most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Juergen Wambach's FIDE rating?
Juergen Wambach is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Juergen Wambach played?
Our database contains 252 games by Juergen Wambach, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 66 draws, 98 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Wambach?
252 games by Juergen Wambach 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.