Prepare against Otto Wilgenhof
NLD · World #14,254 classical · FIDE ID 1002589
Our database contains 151 games by Otto Wilgenhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Wilgenhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Wilgenhof 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 | 2,113 | 2,247 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,129 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,143 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 59 | 20 | 72 | 39.1% |
| As White | 75 | 35 | 5 | 35 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 24 | 15 | 37 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Wilgenhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Wilgenhof's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wilgenhof usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wilgenhof usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Wilgenhof usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 97.5% | 44.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Otto Wilgenhof's chess games
All 151 games by Otto Wilgenhof in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 15/0/16 | 48.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Alik Gershon | 2,492 | Dieren Open | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Gary W Lane | 2,400 | chT-NED 9697 | A80 |
| Jan 1998 | Frank Kroeze | 2,395 | ch-NED 53 sf | A43 |
| Jan 1993 | Gabriel Castellet Giralt | 2,360 | Badalona Open | E76 |
| Jan 1991 | Rob Bertholee | 2,345 | Dieren Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2014 | 95 | 42 | 2,203 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-NED 53 sf | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 4 | 3 | 2,490 |
| Parthenay Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,207 |
| Arnhem Open | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Wilgenhof's chess games?
151 games by Otto Wilgenhof, from Apr 2003 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 Otto Wilgenhof has played.
What does Otto Wilgenhof play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Otto Wilgenhof opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Wilgenhof answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Otto Wilgenhof play as White?
As White, Otto Wilgenhof's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Wilgenhof play as Black?
As Black, Otto Wilgenhof most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Otto Wilgenhof's FIDE rating?
Otto Wilgenhof is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Otto Wilgenhof played?
Our database contains 151 games by Otto Wilgenhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Wilgenhof?
151 games by Otto Wilgenhof 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.