Prepare against Wilfried Harff
DEU · World #18,763 classical · FIDE ID 4668685
Our database contains 126 games by Wilfried Harff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Harff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Harff 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 | 2,068 | 2,253 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,167 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 50 | 29 | 47 | 39.7% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 12 | 23 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Harff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Harff's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 77.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Harff usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Harff usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Harff usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Harff usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Harff usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Harff usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Wilfried Harff's chess games
All 126 games by Wilfried Harff 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: 50 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,402 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B59 |
| May 2013 | Julien Lamorelle | 2,304 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B22 |
| Oct 2001 | Michael Mueller | 2,244 | 12th Goch Open | B74 |
| Oct 2001 | Marc Schlette | 2,215 | 12th Goch Open | A30 |
| Oct 1999 | Ludwig Bielmeier | 2,196 | 10th Goch Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-NRW | 1980 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Harff's chess games?
126 games by Wilfried Harff, 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 Wilfried Harff has played.
What does Wilfried Harff play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Wilfried Harff opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Harff answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Harff play as White?
As White, Wilfried Harff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Harff play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Harff most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Wilfried Harff's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Harff is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Wilfried Harff played?
Our database contains 126 games by Wilfried Harff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Harff?
126 games by Wilfried Harff 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.