Prepare against Sylvia Wolf
WFM · DEU · World #27,521 classical · FIDE ID 4612701
When preparing against Sylvia Wolf, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Sylvia Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvia Wolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvia 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 | 2,001 | 2,101 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 122 | 108 | 99 | 37.1% |
| As White | 169 | 72 | 49 | 48 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 160 | 50 | 59 | 51 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvia Wolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvia Wolf's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 99.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wolf usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Wolf usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wolf usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wolf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 90.2% | 54.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 6.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Sylvia Wolf's chess games
All 329 games by Sylvia Wolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 108 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 19/15/10 | 43.2% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Valeri Semenov | 2,279 | WchT Seniors 50 | B30 |
| Nov 2008 | Birke Bielicki | 2,191 | BL 0809 w | B31 |
| Apr 2006 | Claudia Steinbacher | 2,183 | BL 0506 w | A65 |
| Jan 1988 | Kerstin Kunze | 2,180 | ch-DDR w | C22 |
| Nov 2022 | Bernd Schulenburg | 2,174 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR w | 1990 | 50 | 17.5 | 1,948 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-DDR w 31 | 1982 | 13 | 5 | 1,963 |
| ch-DDR Women 30 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 1,975 |
| Halle w 15th | 1981 | 13 | 5 | 1,911 |
| BL 9394 w | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-DDR U18 w | 1981 | 11 | 6 | 1,966 |
| BL 9192 w | 1992 | 10 | 8 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvia Wolf's chess games?
329 games by Sylvia Wolf, from Apr 2003 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 Sylvia Wolf has played.
What does Sylvia Wolf play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Sylvia Wolf opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvia Wolf answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sylvia Wolf play as White?
As White, Sylvia Wolf's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvia Wolf play as Black?
As Black, Sylvia Wolf most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Sylvia Wolf's FIDE rating?
Sylvia Wolf is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sylvia Wolf played?
Our database contains 329 games by Sylvia Wolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 108 draws, 99 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvia Wolf?
329 games by Sylvia 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.