Prepare against Thoralf Wecke
DEU · World #50,609 classical · FIDE ID 24600342
Our database contains 121 games by Thoralf Wecke, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thoralf Wecke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thoralf Wecke 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 | 1,891 | 1,985 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 26 | 60 | 35 | 21.5% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 29 | 15 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 11 | 31 | 20 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thoralf Wecke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thoralf Wecke's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 94.9% | 49.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Wecke usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Wecke usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wecke usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wecke usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 84.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Thoralf Wecke's chess games
All 121 games by Thoralf Wecke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 26 wins, 60 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A95 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Christian Syre | 2,279 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B06 |
| Jun 2003 | Daniel Tomann | 2,045 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A57 |
| Apr 2013 | Christoph Hornych | 2,025 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | B03 |
| Dec 2014 | Viktor Pererva | 2,013 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1415 | B07 |
| Jan 2016 | Horst Pruesse | 1,976 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| 6th Leipzig VfB Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,025 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thoralf Wecke's chess games?
121 games by Thoralf Wecke, from Jul 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 Thoralf Wecke has played.
What does Thoralf Wecke play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Thoralf Wecke opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thoralf Wecke answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Thoralf Wecke play as White?
As White, Thoralf Wecke's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thoralf Wecke play as Black?
As Black, Thoralf Wecke most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Thoralf Wecke's FIDE rating?
Thoralf Wecke is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Thoralf Wecke played?
Our database contains 121 games by Thoralf Wecke, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 60 draws, 35 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thoralf Wecke?
121 games by Thoralf Wecke 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.