Prepare against Stefan Wolff
DEU · World #28,007 classical · FIDE ID 12919349
Our database contains 154 games by Stefan Wolff, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Wolff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Wolff 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,945 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 81 | 25 | 48 | 52.6% |
| As White | 79 | 40 | 15 | 24 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 41 | 10 | 24 | 54.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Wolff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Wolff's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 74 | 93.7% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wolff usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Wolff usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wolff usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 59.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 65.5% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Stefan Wolff's chess games
All 154 games by Stefan Wolff in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 81 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | K. Krueger | 2,305 | ch-Pinneberg Open | A04 |
| Oct 2007 | Holger Henrich | 2,168 | ch-Pinneberg | A60 |
| Jul 2020 | Philipp Huber | 2,166 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | A16 |
| Sep 2011 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,127 | ch-Pinneberg | A45 |
| Sep 2011 | Carsten Dumjahn | 2,118 | ch-Pinneberg | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2017 | 91 | 57.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 42 | 28 | 2,406 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,013 |
| LUX-FRA Match | 1991 | 4 | 2 | 2,216 |
| Hamburg Daehne Cup | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,832 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 27th Luxembourg Open | 1988 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Wolff's chess games?
154 games by Stefan Wolff, from Aug 2023 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 Stefan Wolff has played.
What does Stefan Wolff play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Stefan Wolff opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Wolff answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Wolff play as White?
As White, Stefan Wolff's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Wolff play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Wolff most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Stefan Wolff's FIDE rating?
Stefan Wolff is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Stefan Wolff played?
Our database contains 154 games by Stefan Wolff, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Wolff?
154 games by Stefan Wolff 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.