Prepare against Philipp Wendl
FM · Austria · World #4,461 classical · FIDE ID 1653849
When preparing against Philipp Wendl, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games).
Our database contains 244 games by Philipp Wendl, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Wendl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp 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 | 2,289 | 2,307 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,245 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 108 | 74 | 62 | 44.3% |
| As White | 117 | 62 | 32 | 23 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 127 | 46 | 42 | 39 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Wendl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Wendl's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 72.6% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 20 | 17.1% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Wendl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 24 | 35.3% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.9% | 12.5% |
Philipp Wendl's chess games
All 244 games by Philipp Wendl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Aug 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: 108 wins, 74 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Can Durak | 2,425 | 33rd EY Open U18 | A30 |
| Nov 2025 | Gleb Pidluznij | 2,412 | 33rd EY Open U18 | E12 |
| Jul 2022 | Sebastian Bauer | 2,380 | 41st St Veit Open | C54 |
| Aug 2022 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,341 | Feffernitz Open 31st | A22 |
| Apr 2023 | Laurenz Borrmann | 2,331 | ch-AUT U16 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,709 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 1,456 |
| ch-EU Union U12 17th | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,538 |
| EU Union-ch U12 16th | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,586 |
| ch-EU Union U10 14th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,370 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,479 |
| 25th EU-ch U08 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,233 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Gschiel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Wendl's chess games?
244 games by Philipp Wendl, from Nov 2015 to Aug 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 Philipp Wendl has played.
What does Philipp Wendl play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Philipp Wendl opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Wendl answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Philipp Wendl play as White?
As White, Philipp Wendl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Wendl play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Wendl most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Philipp Wendl's FIDE rating?
Philipp Wendl is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Philipp Wendl played?
Our database contains 244 games by Philipp Wendl, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 74 draws, 62 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Wendl?
244 games by Philipp 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.