Prepare against Kai Wolter
FM · DEU · World #7,427 classical · FIDE ID 4605292
Our database contains 575 games by Kai Wolter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Wolter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Wolter 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 | 2,216 | 2,331 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,279 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,288 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 575 | 172 | 240 | 163 | 29.9% |
| As White | 295 | 100 | 126 | 69 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 280 | 72 | 114 | 94 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Wolter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Wolter's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 281 | 95.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.4% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wolter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wolter usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wolter usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Wolter usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wolter usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 92.2% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 7.8% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 78.5% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 11.2% | 20.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 10.3% | 45.5% |
Kai Wolter's chess games
All 575 games by Kai Wolter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 172 wins, 240 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 46 | 17/20/9 | 37.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 5/12/9 | 19.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 25 | 5/15/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 54 | 14/22/18 | 25.9% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 6/14/12 | 18.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Christoph Pragua | 2,485 | Oberliga NRW 9091 I | C54 |
| Jun 2005 | Albert Bokros | 2,472 | Balatonlelle Open | B84 |
| Jan 1999 | Pal Kiss | 2,435 | Lippstadt Turm Open | B33 |
| May 2019 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,415 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | B26 |
| Nov 2016 | Bernd Schneider | 2,390 | NRW Class1 1617 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2005 | 46 | 25.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-Muensterland | 2008 | 30 | 23.5 | 2,282 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,346 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2000 | 13 | 5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 1999 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,393 |
| Hotel Irottko IM | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| Muenster-B | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Wolter's chess games?
575 games by Kai Wolter, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kai Wolter has played.
What does Kai Wolter play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Kai Wolter opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Wolter answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Kai Wolter play as White?
As White, Kai Wolter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Wolter play as Black?
As Black, Kai Wolter most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (32 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 18.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Kai Wolter's FIDE rating?
Kai Wolter is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Kai Wolter played?
Our database contains 575 games by Kai Wolter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 240 draws, 163 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Wolter?
575 games by Kai Wolter 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.