Prepare against Olaf Wegener
IM · DEU · World #2,069 classical · FIDE ID 4639057
Our database contains 584 games by Olaf Wegener, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Wegener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Wegener 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 | 2,380 | 2,449 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,384 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 584 | 227 | 236 | 121 | 38.9% |
| As White | 286 | 123 | 118 | 45 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 298 | 104 | 118 | 76 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Wegener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Wegener's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 285 | 99.7% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Wegener usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Wegener usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wegener usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wegener usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 95.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 98.8% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Olaf Wegener's chess games
All 584 games by Olaf Wegener 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: 227 wins, 236 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/18/8 | 40.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 12/19/4 | 34.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 23/24/18 | 35.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,710 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | A37 |
| Dec 2015 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,559 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | B48 |
| Oct 2023 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,556 | BL2-Ost 2324 | C11 |
| Mar 2013 | Robert Zelcic | 2,554 | chT2W-AUT 1213 | B19 |
| Dec 2005 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,546 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U15 | 1996 | 42 | 27.5 | – |
| ch-NRW | 2002 | 24 | 16 | 2,391 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 1999 | 20 | 12 | 2,244 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1998 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1996 | 18 | 10 | 2,191 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,289 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Wegener's chess games?
584 games by Olaf Wegener, 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 Olaf Wegener has played.
What does Olaf Wegener play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Olaf Wegener opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Wegener answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Olaf Wegener play as White?
As White, Olaf Wegener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Wegener play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Wegener most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 35.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Olaf Wegener's FIDE rating?
Olaf Wegener is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Olaf Wegener played?
Our database contains 584 games by Olaf Wegener, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 236 draws, 121 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Wegener?
584 games by Olaf Wegener 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.