Prepare against Michael Wolff
DEU · World #44,422 classical · FIDE ID 24607657
Our database contains 159 games by Michael Wolff, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wolff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wolff 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 | 1,916 | 1,993 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,893 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 59 | 44 | 56 | 37.1% |
| As White | 82 | 37 | 17 | 28 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wolff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wolff's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 96.3% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Wolff usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wolff usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Wolff usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Wolff usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Michael Wolff's chess games
All 159 games by Michael Wolff in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 59 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C31 | King's Gambit | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Ilya Manakov | 2,339 | 2nd Deizisau Open | B06 |
| Nov 2017 | Gerd Euler | 2,315 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C31 |
| Dec 2015 | Marius Gramb | 2,081 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Ralf Christian Diedrichs | 2,051 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jan 2016 | Goetz Richter | 1,967 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,709 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,774 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Wolff's chess games?
159 games by Michael Wolff, from Jul 2005 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 Michael Wolff has played.
What does Michael Wolff play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Michael Wolff opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wolff answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Wolff play as White?
As White, Michael Wolff's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wolff play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wolff most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michael Wolff's FIDE rating?
Michael Wolff is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Michael Wolff played?
Our database contains 159 games by Michael Wolff, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 44 draws, 56 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wolff?
159 games by Michael Wolff 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.