Prepare against Paul Wendl
Austria · World #61,935 classical · FIDE ID 1658158
When preparing against Paul Wendl, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 51 games by Paul Wendl, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Wendl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Wendl 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 | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,788 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 45.1% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Wendl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Wendl's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Wendl usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Paul Wendl's chess games
All 51 games by Paul Wendl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Adamo Valtiner | 2,029 | ch-AUT U18 | A45 |
| Oct 2021 | Martin Brandauer | 1,702 | ch-AUT U18 | A03 |
| Aug 2017 | Natalia Grabcheva | 1,599 | 24th Styrian Open U14/16 | B00 |
| Aug 2021 | Maximilian Stadlbauer | 1,505 | 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | C54 |
| Aug 2019 | Fridolin Jauschneg | 1,391 | Styrian Open U14/18 26th | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Styrian Open U14/16 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,195 |
| 25th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,476 |
| Styrian Open U14/18 26th | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,556 |
| 24th Styrian Open U14/16 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,412 |
| 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,534 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Wendl's chess games?
51 games by Paul Wendl, from Nov 2016 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 Paul Wendl has played.
What does Paul Wendl play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Paul Wendl opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Wendl answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Wendl play as White?
As White, Paul Wendl's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Wendl play as Black?
As Black, Paul Wendl most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Paul Wendl's FIDE rating?
Paul Wendl is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paul Wendl played?
Our database contains 51 games by Paul Wendl, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Wendl?
51 games by Paul Wendl 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.