Prepare against Stefan Wickenfeld
DEU · World #10,167 classical · FIDE ID 4622790
Our database contains 255 games by Stefan Wickenfeld, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Wickenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Wickenfeld 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 | 2,167 | 2,231 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,301 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 116 | 65 | 74 | 45.5% |
| As White | 129 | 58 | 41 | 30 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 126 | 58 | 24 | 44 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Wickenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Wickenfeld's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 69.0% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 26.4% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wickenfeld usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 46.7% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 28.3% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 76.7% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Stefan Wickenfeld's chess games
All 255 games by Stefan Wickenfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 116 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18 | 11/7/0 | 61.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,454 | GER CupT final | E61 |
| Dec 2018 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,397 | 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | D53 |
| Nov 2018 | Thomas Bohn | 2,328 | BL2-West 1819 | C11 |
| Oct 2022 | Makan Rafiee | 2,316 | 37th EU-Cup | C54 |
| Feb 2018 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,311 | BL2-West 1718 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 1,997 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,096 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,047 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 8 | 2,464 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Wickenfeld's chess games?
255 games by Stefan Wickenfeld, from Jul 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 Stefan Wickenfeld has played.
What does Stefan Wickenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Stefan Wickenfeld opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Wickenfeld answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Wickenfeld play as White?
As White, Stefan Wickenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Wickenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Wickenfeld most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Stefan Wickenfeld's FIDE rating?
Stefan Wickenfeld is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Stefan Wickenfeld played?
Our database contains 255 games by Stefan Wickenfeld, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Wickenfeld?
255 games by Stefan Wickenfeld 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.