Prepare against Waldemar Golder
DEU · World #19,703 classical · FIDE ID 24633100
When preparing against Waldemar Golder, expect 1.c4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Waldemar Golder, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Golder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar Golder 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 | 2,060 | 2,138 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,060 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,098 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 28.4% |
| As White | 86 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 29 | 38 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Golder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Golder's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 44.2% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 27 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 12.8% | 22.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Golder usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Golder usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Golder usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (26% of these games) — Golder usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Golder usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Golder usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 65.9% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 36.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Waldemar Golder's chess games
All 183 games by Waldemar Golder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 52 wins, 61 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Rupert Prediger | 2,279 | ch-Bayern | B87 |
| Jun 2008 | Alexander Haecker | 2,234 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | D31 |
| Aug 2016 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,223 | ch-Bayern | A47 |
| Aug 2016 | Juergen Straub | 2,203 | ch-Bayern | A36 |
| Aug 2015 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,180 | ch-Bayern | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 27 | 12 | 2,137 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2015 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,064 |
| U16 Bayern A | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Niederbayernliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,797 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Bayern U20 Open A | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Niederbayernliga 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Golder's chess games?
183 games by Waldemar Golder, from Oct 2005 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 Waldemar Golder has played.
What does Waldemar Golder play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Waldemar Golder opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Golder answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Golder play as White?
As White, Waldemar Golder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Golder play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Golder most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Waldemar Golder's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Golder is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Waldemar Golder played?
Our database contains 183 games by Waldemar Golder, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 61 draws, 70 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Golder?
183 games by Waldemar Golder 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.