Prepare against Mike Wolfram
DEU · World #131,510 classical · FIDE ID 24680877
When preparing against Mike Wolfram, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 43 games by Mike Wolfram, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Wolfram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Wolfram 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 | 1,643 | 1,708 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 20.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Wolfram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Wolfram's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Wolfram usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Wolfram usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Wolfram usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wolfram usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Wolfram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
Mike Wolfram's chess games
All 43 games by Mike Wolfram in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Andre Jaeger | 2,019 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E67 |
| Oct 2007 | Klaus1 Busch | 1,800 | 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B95 |
| Aug 2016 | Olaf Kreuchauf | 1,777 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B27 |
| Sep 2007 | Stephanie Rudolph | 1,586 | 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | E34 |
| Aug 2016 | Joerg Rene Mueller | 1,557 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,658 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,567 |
| 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,505 |
| 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Wolfram's chess games?
43 games by Mike Wolfram, from Jan 2009 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 Mike Wolfram has played.
What does Mike Wolfram play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mike Wolfram opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Wolfram answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Mike Wolfram play as White?
As White, Mike Wolfram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Wolfram play as Black?
As Black, Mike Wolfram most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Mike Wolfram's FIDE rating?
Mike Wolfram is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (May 2024).
How many games has Mike Wolfram played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mike Wolfram, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Wolfram?
43 games by Mike Wolfram 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.