Prepare against Volker Wittke
DEU · World #70,742 classical · FIDE ID 16272439
When preparing against Volker Wittke, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Volker Wittke, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Wittke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Wittke 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 | 1,819 | 1,829 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 47 | 41 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Wittke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Wittke's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 98.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Wittke usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Wittke usually continues d3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Wittke usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wittke usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Volker Wittke's chess games
All 132 games by Volker Wittke in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 47 wins, 41 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Thomas Lenz | 2,172 | Regionalliga SW 0910 | B22 |
| Feb 2011 | Christopher Baruch Wood | 2,169 | Regionalliga SW 1011 | B43 |
| Dec 2016 | Paul Demel | 2,137 | Landesliga Sued 1617 | C56 |
| Mar 2018 | Manfred Fischer | 2,083 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | A57 |
| Nov 2003 | Milka Ankerst | 2,072 | Regionalliga SW 0304 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,851 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Regionalliga SW 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| Regionalliga SW 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| Regionalliga SW 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| Regionalliga SW 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Wittke's chess games?
132 games by Volker Wittke, from May 2019 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 Volker Wittke has played.
What does Volker Wittke play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Volker Wittke opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Wittke answers 1...c5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Wittke play as White?
As White, Volker Wittke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Wittke play as Black?
As Black, Volker Wittke most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Volker Wittke's FIDE rating?
Volker Wittke is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Volker Wittke played?
Our database contains 132 games by Volker Wittke, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 41 draws, 44 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Wittke?
132 games by Volker Wittke 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.