Prepare against Stefan Wicklein
DEU · World #21,788 classical · FIDE ID 24606839
When preparing against Stefan Wicklein, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 84 games by Stefan Wicklein, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Wicklein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Wicklein 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 | 2,043 | 2,084 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 22 | 45 | 17 | 26.2% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 26 | 8 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Wicklein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Wicklein's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 73.3% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Wicklein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Stefan Wicklein's chess games
All 84 games by Stefan Wicklein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 45 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Marco Thinius | 2,365 | Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | E00 |
| Sep 2005 | Stefan Schork | 2,196 | Schwarzburg Open | D41 |
| Mar 2008 | Gunnar Kirschbaum | 2,160 | ch-Thueringen | E68 |
| Jan 2008 | Olaf Dobierzin | 2,143 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | E69 |
| Feb 2007 | Rainer Vater | 2,109 | Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Thueringen | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 11th Friedrichroda Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Schwarzburg Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| 12th Friedrichroda Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Hoeckendorf Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Wicklein's chess games?
84 games by Stefan Wicklein, from Apr 2004 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 Wicklein has played.
What does Stefan Wicklein play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Stefan Wicklein opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Wicklein answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefan Wicklein play as White?
As White, Stefan Wicklein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Wicklein play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Wicklein most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Stefan Wicklein's FIDE rating?
Stefan Wicklein is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Stefan Wicklein played?
Our database contains 84 games by Stefan Wicklein, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 45 draws, 17 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Wicklein?
84 games by Stefan Wicklein 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.