Prepare against Waltraud Folkhard
DEU · World #80,177 classical · FIDE ID 1270326
When preparing against Waltraud Folkhard, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Waltraud Folkhard, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Waltraud Folkhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waltraud Folkhard 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 | 1,789 | 1,823 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waltraud Folkhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waltraud Folkhard's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Folkhard usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Folkhard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Folkhard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Waltraud Folkhard's chess games
All 52 games by Waltraud Folkhard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Michael Mueller | 2,325 | Hassloch Open B | D32 |
| Jan 1995 | Heiko Schneider | 2,235 | Badenweiler Open | A57 |
| Jan 1998 | Sven Leiser | 2,230 | Hassloch Open B | D08 |
| Jul 2017 | Riccardo Amato | 1,719 | ch-Baden U1700 | D30 |
| Jul 2017 | Marlis Jahraus | 1,563 | ch-Baden U1700 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,101 |
| Hassloch Open B | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,410 |
| ch-Baden AT2 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Baden w | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 1,942 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Baden U1700 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,644 |
| ch-Baden AT | 1993 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Untergrombach Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waltraud Folkhard's chess games?
52 games by Waltraud Folkhard, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 Waltraud Folkhard has played.
What does Waltraud Folkhard play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Waltraud Folkhard opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waltraud Folkhard answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Waltraud Folkhard play as White?
As White, Waltraud Folkhard's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waltraud Folkhard play as Black?
As Black, Waltraud Folkhard most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Waltraud Folkhard's FIDE rating?
Waltraud Folkhard is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Waltraud Folkhard played?
Our database contains 52 games by Waltraud Folkhard, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waltraud Folkhard?
52 games by Waltraud Folkhard 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.