Prepare against Olivier Wlogalski
Belgium · World #60,150 classical · FIDE ID 208353
When preparing against Olivier Wlogalski, expect 1.b3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 34.0% over 47 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Olivier Wlogalski, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Wlogalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Wlogalski 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 | 1,855 | 2,016 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,917 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 51 | 31 | 92 | 29.3% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 17 | 42 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 20 | 14 | 50 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Wlogalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Wlogalski's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 47 | 52.2% | 41.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 21 | 23.3% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 52% of White games, 41.5% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues Bb2 (18.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wlogalski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 37.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 37.1% | 23.1% |
| b6 | 8 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 31.4% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
Olivier Wlogalski's chess games
All 174 games by Olivier Wlogalski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 51 wins, 31 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 47 | 16/7/24 | 34.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Arno Sterck | 2,220 | ch-BEL Open | D35 |
| Jan 2006 | Frederic Delort | 2,206 | Lyon Rhone Open | A12 |
| Nov 2006 | Christian Kieffer | 2,162 | 21st Le Touquet Open | C00 |
| Jul 2016 | Ian Vandelacluze | 2,144 | ch-BEL Open | B13 |
| Jan 2004 | Sam Lecomte | 2,091 | BEL ch-FEFB | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 3 | 1,877 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,847 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 21st Heraklion Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,689 |
| Liege Soultanbeieff Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,897 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,661 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Wlogalski's chess games?
174 games by Olivier Wlogalski, from Jul 2006 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 Olivier Wlogalski has played.
What does Olivier Wlogalski play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Olivier Wlogalski opens with 1.b3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Wlogalski answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Olivier Wlogalski play as White?
As White, Olivier Wlogalski's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (47 games, 34.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Wlogalski play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Wlogalski most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Olivier Wlogalski's FIDE rating?
Olivier Wlogalski is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Olivier Wlogalski played?
Our database contains 174 games by Olivier Wlogalski, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 31 draws, 92 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Wlogalski?
174 games by Olivier Wlogalski 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.