Prepare against Tom-Frederic Woelk
IM · DEU · World #1,835 classical · FIDE ID 12993077
When preparing against Tom-Frederic Woelk, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 449 games by Tom-Frederic Woelk, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tom-Frederic Woelk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom-Frederic Woelk 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 | 2,392 | 2,409 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,240 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,412 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 185 | 142 | 122 | 41.2% |
| As White | 233 | 102 | 79 | 52 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 216 | 83 | 63 | 70 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom-Frederic Woelk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom-Frederic Woelk's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 55.4% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 99 | 42.5% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Woelk usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Woelk usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Woelk usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Woelk usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Woelk usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Woelk usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 65.4% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 26 | 24.3% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 8.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 80.3% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Tom-Frederic Woelk's chess games
All 449 games by Tom-Frederic Woelk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 185 wins, 142 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Bernd Schneider | 2,516 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | A42 |
| Mar 2022 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,470 | Cattolica Primavera Open | A68 |
| Jun 2023 | Jonah B Willow | 2,447 | 50th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B90 |
| Sep 2022 | Aman Hambleton | 2,437 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Sep 2022 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,433 | ch-GER Rapid 48th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 2,251 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 2,171 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,304 |
| Hamburg HSK GM | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom-Frederic Woelk's chess games?
449 games by Tom-Frederic Woelk, from Aug 2014 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 Tom-Frederic Woelk has played.
What does Tom-Frederic Woelk play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Tom-Frederic Woelk opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom-Frederic Woelk answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tom-Frederic Woelk play as White?
As White, Tom-Frederic Woelk's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom-Frederic Woelk play as Black?
As Black, Tom-Frederic Woelk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Tom-Frederic Woelk's FIDE rating?
Tom-Frederic Woelk is currently rated 2,392 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tom-Frederic Woelk played?
Our database contains 449 games by Tom-Frederic Woelk, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 142 draws, 122 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom-Frederic Woelk?
449 games by Tom-Frederic Woelk 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.