Prepare against Wilfried Adam
DEU · World #68,189 classical · FIDE ID 4655850
When preparing against Wilfried Adam, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 58 games by Wilfried Adam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Adam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Adam 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 | 1,827 | 2,098 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,970 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 31.0% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Adam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Adam's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Adam usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Adam usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Wilfried Adam's chess games
All 58 games by Wilfried Adam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Holger Telke | 2,160 | 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C00 |
| Sep 2007 | Timo Buecker | 1,844 | 15th Blankenburg Open A | D30 |
| Jun 2008 | Joachim Pade | 1,728 | 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E76 |
| Jul 2004 | Wilfried Schoebel-Kroehn | 1,691 | 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B21 |
| Jul 2005 | Lukas Winterberg | 1,690 | 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Prague Open B 06th | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,856 |
| 15th Blankenburg Open A | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,633 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Adam's chess games?
58 games by Wilfried Adam, from Apr 2003 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 Wilfried Adam has played.
What does Wilfried Adam play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Wilfried Adam opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Adam answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Adam play as White?
As White, Wilfried Adam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Adam play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Adam most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Wilfried Adam's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Adam is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Wilfried Adam played?
Our database contains 58 games by Wilfried Adam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Adam?
58 games by Wilfried Adam 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.