Prepare against Patrick Wambach
Luxembourg · World #37,862 classical · FIDE ID 4002059
Our database contains 75 games by Patrick Wambach, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Wambach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Wambach 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 | 1,945 | 1,992 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Wambach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Wambach's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wambach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wambach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Wambach usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Wambach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Wambach usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Patrick Wambach's chess games
All 75 games by Patrick Wambach in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 30 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Thomas Mussler | 2,090 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | B08 |
| Nov 2014 | Robert Herzwurm | 2,051 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | B09 |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Kaganowski | 2,029 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | A48 |
| May 2012 | Melvin Holwijn | 2,025 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A11 |
| Oct 2018 | Danilo Marino | 1,991 | 34th EU-Cup | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,906 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,092 |
| ch-SJR U14 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Wambach's chess games?
75 games by Patrick Wambach, from Jul 2012 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 Patrick Wambach has played.
What does Patrick Wambach play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Patrick Wambach opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Wambach answers 1...d6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Patrick Wambach play as White?
As White, Patrick Wambach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Wambach play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Wambach most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Patrick Wambach's FIDE rating?
Patrick Wambach is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Patrick Wambach played?
Our database contains 75 games by Patrick Wambach, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 30 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Wambach?
75 games by Patrick Wambach 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.