Prepare against Philipp Wenninger
DEU · World #3,447 classical · FIDE ID 4648404
Our database contains 619 games by Philipp Wenninger, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Wenninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Wenninger 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 | 2,321 | 2,408 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,388 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,351 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 292 | 162 | 165 | 47.2% |
| As White | 312 | 163 | 79 | 70 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 307 | 129 | 83 | 95 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Wenninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Wenninger's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 278 | 89.1% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 24 | 7.7% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wenninger usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 145 | 87.9% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 56.1% | 59.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 31.7% | 59.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Philipp Wenninger's chess games
All 619 games by Philipp Wenninger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 292 wins, 162 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 54 | 21/16/17 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 10/15/21 | 21.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 44 | 21/9/14 | 47.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 31 | 17/4/10 | 54.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,563 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | D20 |
| Feb 2020 | Namig Guliyev | 2,548 | BL2-Sued 1920 | D27 |
| Nov 2016 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,542 | BL2-Ost 1617 | D18 |
| Sep 2012 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,511 | 3rd Livigno Open A | A42 |
| Jul 2017 | Klementy Sychev | 2,494 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2014 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 23 | 14 | 2,238 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2012 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2010 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 14 | 2,316 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,189 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Wenninger's chess games?
619 games by Philipp Wenninger, from Apr 2009 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 Philipp Wenninger has played.
What does Philipp Wenninger play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Philipp Wenninger opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Wenninger answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Philipp Wenninger play as White?
As White, Philipp Wenninger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Wenninger play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Wenninger most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (44 games, 47.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Philipp Wenninger's FIDE rating?
Philipp Wenninger is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Philipp Wenninger played?
Our database contains 619 games by Philipp Wenninger, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 162 draws, 165 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Wenninger?
619 games by Philipp Wenninger 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.