Prepare against Wilhelm Von Otte
DEU · World #31,726 classical · FIDE ID 24628891
Our database contains 59 games by Wilhelm Von Otte, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Von Otte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Von Otte 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 | 1,976 | 2,119 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 40.7% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Von Otte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Von Otte's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 90.3% | 57.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Otte usually continues c3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Otte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Otte usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Wilhelm Von Otte's chess games
All 59 games by Wilhelm Von Otte in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Olaf Giel | 2,137 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | B22 |
| Aug 2007 | Julian Rubel | 2,125 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | B22 |
| Nov 2012 | Hans-Gerald Manger | 2,020 | Thueringer Wald Schach-Cup 14th | B22 |
| Dec 2006 | Ismet Causevic | 1,992 | Gotha Open 8th | D94 |
| Nov 2006 | Gerhard Nagel | 1,967 | Gotha Open 8th | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 1992 | 11 | 2 | 2,039 |
| Hessen qual | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| Erfurt Open B 29th | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 11th Friedrichroda Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Thueringer Wald Schach-Cup 14th | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| 18th Friedrichroda Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Von Otte's chess games?
59 games by Wilhelm Von Otte, from Jul 2005 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 Wilhelm Von Otte has played.
What does Wilhelm Von Otte play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Von Otte opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Von Otte answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Von Otte play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Von Otte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Von Otte play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Von Otte most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Wilhelm Von Otte's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Von Otte is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Wilhelm Von Otte played?
Our database contains 59 games by Wilhelm Von Otte, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Von Otte?
59 games by Wilhelm Von Otte 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.