Prepare against Peter Wendlinger
Austria · World #54,103 classical · FIDE ID 1632302
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Wendlinger, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Wendlinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Wendlinger 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 | 1,877 | 1,897 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Wendlinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Wendlinger's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wendlinger usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Wendlinger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Wendlinger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Wendlinger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Wendlinger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Peter Wendlinger's chess games
All 40 games by Peter Wendlinger in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Dmytro Lytvynets | 2,099 | 8th Vienna Kavalier Open | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Jayakumar Somasundram | 1,956 | 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | C02 |
| Jan 2004 | Johann Westermayer | 1,910 | ch-Vienna | D94 |
| Aug 2012 | Franz Schett | 1,846 | Vienna Husek Open B | C02 |
| Nov 2012 | Kurt Schmied | 1,647 | 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,776 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 8th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Wendlinger's chess games?
40 games by Peter Wendlinger, from Dec 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 Peter Wendlinger has played.
What does Peter Wendlinger play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Peter Wendlinger opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Wendlinger answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Wendlinger play as White?
As White, Peter Wendlinger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Wendlinger play as Black?
As Black, Peter Wendlinger most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Peter Wendlinger's FIDE rating?
Peter Wendlinger is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Peter Wendlinger played?
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Wendlinger, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Wendlinger?
40 games by Peter Wendlinger 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.