Prepare against Till Wilhelm
FM · DEU · World #1,540 classical · FIDE ID 12942391
Our database contains 128 games by Till Wilhelm, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Till Wilhelm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Till Wilhelm 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 | 2,408 | 2,408 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,245 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 48 | 54 | 26 | 37.5% |
| As White | 65 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 28 | 16 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Till Wilhelm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Till Wilhelm's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 90.8% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wilhelm usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 93.1% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Till Wilhelm's chess games
All 128 games by Till Wilhelm in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 48 wins, 54 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A99 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Evgeny Postny | 2,528 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | D35 |
| Feb 2023 | Toms Kantans | 2,514 | BL2-Sued 2223 | A49 |
| Sep 2025 | Robert Ernst | 2,395 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | D30 |
| Jan 2020 | Lukas Winterberg | 2,386 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | D41 |
| Nov 2022 | Theo Stijve | 2,356 | BL2-Sued 2223 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinhessen U16/U18 | 2014 | 14 | 10 | 1,688 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,951 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,480 |
| BL2-Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,544 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Till Wilhelm's chess games?
128 games by Till Wilhelm, from Jun 2013 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 Till Wilhelm has played.
What does Till Wilhelm play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Till Wilhelm opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Till Wilhelm answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Till Wilhelm play as White?
As White, Till Wilhelm's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Till Wilhelm play as Black?
As Black, Till Wilhelm most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Till Wilhelm's FIDE rating?
Till Wilhelm is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Till Wilhelm played?
Our database contains 128 games by Till Wilhelm, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 54 draws, 26 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Till Wilhelm?
128 games by Till Wilhelm 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.