Prepare against Wilfried Pruess
DEU · World #23,000 classical · FIDE ID 4665848
Our database contains 136 games by Wilfried Pruess, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Pruess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Pruess 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 | 2,033 | 2,212 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 47 | 59 | 30 | 34.6% |
| As White | 73 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Pruess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Pruess's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 39.7% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 24.7% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 15.1% | 40.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pruess usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pruess usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Pruess usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pruess usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Pruess usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pruess usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Wilfried Pruess's chess games
All 136 games by Wilfried Pruess in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 47 wins, 59 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Guido Opalka | 2,246 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | B07 |
| Sep 2009 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,242 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B22 |
| Feb 2010 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,234 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B38 |
| Sep 2003 | Mathias Hoefker | 2,143 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0304 | E90 |
| Nov 2017 | Rene Adiyaman | 2,115 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,213 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,319 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,121 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Pruess's chess games?
136 games by Wilfried Pruess, from Jul 2008 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 Pruess has played.
What does Wilfried Pruess play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Wilfried Pruess opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Pruess answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Pruess play as White?
As White, Wilfried Pruess's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Pruess play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Pruess most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Wilfried Pruess's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Pruess is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (May 2011).
How many games has Wilfried Pruess played?
Our database contains 136 games by Wilfried Pruess, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 59 draws, 30 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Pruess?
136 games by Wilfried Pruess 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.