Prepare against Rainer Wolf
DEU · World #23,388 classical · FIDE ID 4642929
Our database contains 131 games by Rainer Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Wolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Wolf 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 | 2,030 | 2,108 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 53 | 25 | 53 | 40.5% |
| As White | 69 | 30 | 12 | 27 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Wolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Wolf's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 73.9% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wolf usually continues e3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wolf usually continues e3 (81.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wolf usually continues e3 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Wolf usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
Rainer Wolf's chess games
All 131 games by Rainer Wolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Dieter Pilz | 2,278 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | C54 |
| Oct 2007 | Thomas Oberst | 2,263 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | B06 |
| Jan 2015 | Andreas Schulze | 2,242 | 27th Staufer Open A | D04 |
| Sep 2016 | Brait Lelumees | 2,213 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B06 |
| Feb 2007 | Hans2 Wagner | 2,195 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2017 | 44 | 28.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-Wurttemberg cand | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,061 |
| Wuerttemberg Candidate Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Landesliga Sued 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,117 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Wolf's chess games?
131 games by Rainer Wolf, from Apr 2003 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 Rainer Wolf has played.
What does Rainer Wolf play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Rainer Wolf opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Wolf answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Rainer Wolf play as White?
As White, Rainer Wolf's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Wolf play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Wolf most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Rainer Wolf's FIDE rating?
Rainer Wolf is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Rainer Wolf played?
Our database contains 131 games by Rainer Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Wolf?
131 games by Rainer Wolf 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.