Prepare against Serge Wilhelm
CHE · World #41,941 classical · FIDE ID 1305808
Our database contains 83 games by Serge Wilhelm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Serge Wilhelm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Wilhelm 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 | 1,926 | 2,135 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 2,029 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,979 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 27.7% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Wilhelm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Wilhelm's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 78.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 22.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Bg5 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 47.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Serge Wilhelm's chess games
All 83 games by Serge Wilhelm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Florian Handke | 2,260 | 3rd Baden Casino Open | A45 |
| Feb 2004 | Matthias Roth | 2,157 | Bern Open | D01 |
| Aug 2002 | Ion-George Todoran | 2,080 | Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post A2 | A45 |
| Aug 2002 | Martin Stuermer | 2,052 | Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Colin Moesching | 1,855 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post A2 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,848 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,229 |
| 5th Baden Casino Open | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Wilhelm's chess games?
83 games by Serge Wilhelm, from Apr 2003 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 Serge Wilhelm has played.
What does Serge Wilhelm play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Serge Wilhelm opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Wilhelm answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Serge Wilhelm play as White?
As White, Serge Wilhelm's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Wilhelm play as Black?
As Black, Serge Wilhelm most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Serge Wilhelm's FIDE rating?
Serge Wilhelm is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Serge Wilhelm played?
Our database contains 83 games by Serge Wilhelm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 32 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Wilhelm?
83 games by Serge Wilhelm 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.