Prepare against Tobias Wenner
CM · DEU · World #11,534 classical · FIDE ID 4619714
When preparing against Tobias Wenner, expect 1.Nf3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Tobias Wenner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Wenner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Wenner 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 | 2,147 | 2,240 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,127 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,136 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 139 | 207 | 158 | 27.6% |
| As White | 259 | 78 | 101 | 80 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 245 | 61 | 106 | 78 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Wenner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Wenner's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 246 | 95.0% | 49.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.5% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Wenner usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wenner usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Wenner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Wenner usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Wenner usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Wenner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 42.5% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 41 | 38.7% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 17.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 46 | 50.5% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 48.4% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Tobias Wenner's chess games
All 504 games by Tobias Wenner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 139 wins, 207 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 74 | 17/38/19 | 23.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 57 | 17/13/27 | 29.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 17/21/16 | 31.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,421 | 13th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A89 |
| Dec 1995 | Alfred Weindl | 2,350 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | A80 |
| Mar 1995 | Hubert Schuh | 2,345 | Oberliga Baden 9495 | A81 |
| Jan 1988 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,310 | BL2-Sued-West 8889 | E99 |
| Jan 1990 | Jean-Luc Roos | 2,305 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,111 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga Baden 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,202 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Wenner's chess games?
504 games by Tobias Wenner, from Apr 2003 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 Tobias Wenner has played.
What does Tobias Wenner play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Tobias Wenner opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Wenner answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tobias Wenner play as White?
As White, Tobias Wenner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (74 games, 23.0% win rate); Réti Opening (57 games, 29.8% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Wenner play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Wenner most often plays: Dutch Defense (54 games, 31.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Tobias Wenner's FIDE rating?
Tobias Wenner is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Tobias Wenner played?
Our database contains 504 games by Tobias Wenner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 207 draws, 158 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Wenner?
504 games by Tobias Wenner 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.