Prepare against Wilfried Bode
FM · DEU · World #2,884 classical · FIDE ID 4610261
When preparing against Wilfried Bode, expect 1.e4 in 26% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 497 games by Wilfried Bode, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Bode's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Bode 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 | 2,343 | 2,359 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,417 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 165 | 255 | 77 | 33.2% |
| As White | 256 | 92 | 135 | 29 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 241 | 73 | 120 | 48 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Bode's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Bode's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 26.2% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 21.5% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 54 | 21.1% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 45 | 17.6% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 22 | 8.6% | 61.4% |
| b3 | 9 | 3.5% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bode usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Bode usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bode usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bode usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bode usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bode usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 35.8% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 24 | 22.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 22 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.1% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 33.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 30.7% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Wilfried Bode's chess games
All 497 games by Wilfried Bode in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 165 wins, 255 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 12/13/1 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 8/18/5 | 25.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Igor Khenkin | 2,594 | ch-GER 86th | A17 |
| Jun 1997 | Georg Siegel | 2,480 | 4 Laender-Cup | B00 |
| Feb 2002 | Pavel Blatny | 2,478 | BL2-Nord 0102 | A47 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Lagunow | 2,445 | 26th Porz Open | D17 |
| Jan 2011 | Alexander Bangiev | 2,440 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2014 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,235 |
| Kassel Open | 1994 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,420 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,528 |
| Cuxhaven Open | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,327 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,431 |
| 69th ch-GER | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Bode's chess games?
497 games by Wilfried Bode, from Apr 2003 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 Wilfried Bode has played.
What does Wilfried Bode play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Wilfried Bode opens with 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Bode answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Bode play as White?
As White, Wilfried Bode's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Bode play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Bode most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Wilfried Bode's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Bode is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Wilfried Bode played?
Our database contains 497 games by Wilfried Bode, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 255 draws, 77 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Bode?
497 games by Wilfried Bode 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.