Prepare against Richard Wolf
DEU · World #31,318 classical · FIDE ID 12942030
Our database contains 133 games by Richard Wolf, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Wolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 1,978 | 2,013 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 36 | 56 | 41 | 27.1% |
| As White | 67 | 16 | 32 | 19 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Wolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Wolf's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 70.1% | 56.4% |
| b3 | 17 | 25.4% | 29.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wolf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Wolf usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 29.4% score
- …e5 (65% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Bb2 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 51.4% | 63.9% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 34.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Richard Wolf's chess games
All 133 games by Richard Wolf in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 36 wins, 56 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,335 | Regionalliga NW 9495 | E68 |
| Nov 2000 | Salah Asaad | 2,303 | Olympiad-34 | B89 |
| Jan 1991 | Harald Wagner | 2,285 | ch-Oberschwaben | A03 |
| Jan 1995 | Leonidas Bubis | 2,225 | Regionalliga NW 9596 | B70 |
| Nov 2000 | Victor Cilia Vincenti | 2,215 | Olympiad-34 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1989 | 17 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Bad Urach Open | 1986 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Regionalliga NW 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Regionalliga NW 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,225 |
| ch-Oberschwaben | 1991 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,486 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Wolf's chess games?
133 games by Richard Wolf, from Jan 2023 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 Richard Wolf has played.
What does Richard Wolf play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Richard Wolf opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Wolf answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...Nc6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Richard Wolf play as White?
As White, Richard Wolf's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Wolf play as Black?
As Black, Richard Wolf most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Richard Wolf's FIDE rating?
Richard Wolf is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Richard Wolf played?
Our database contains 133 games by Richard Wolf, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 56 draws, 41 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Wolf?
133 games by Richard 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.