Prepare against Werner Wandl
Austria · World #36,588 classical · FIDE ID 1607278
When preparing against Werner Wandl, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 83 games by Werner Wandl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Wandl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Wandl 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 | 1,951 | 2,130 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,010 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,073 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 18 | 26 | 39 | 21.7% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Wandl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Wandl's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 69.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.6% | 31.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Wandl usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wandl usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Wandl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wandl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wandl usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Wandl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Werner Wandl's chess games
All 83 games by Werner Wandl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Laszlo Kiss | 2,310 | Dortmund Open | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Behling | 2,295 | Loosdorf Open | A13 |
| Jan 2004 | Kay Hansen | 2,242 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | D13 |
| Mar 2003 | Robert Wiedner | 2,241 | chT2O-AUT 0203 | A28 |
| Jan 2000 | Johannes Wirius | 2,235 | chT2O-AUT 0001 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,323 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| Loosdorf Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,300 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Wandl's chess games?
83 games by Werner Wandl, from Apr 2003 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 Werner Wandl has played.
What does Werner Wandl play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Werner Wandl opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Wandl answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Werner Wandl play as White?
As White, Werner Wandl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Wandl play as Black?
As Black, Werner Wandl most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Werner Wandl's FIDE rating?
Werner Wandl is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Werner Wandl played?
Our database contains 83 games by Werner Wandl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Wandl?
83 games by Werner Wandl 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.