Prepare against Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus
DEU · World #48,635 classical · FIDE ID 24671924
Our database contains 277 games by Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus 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 | 1,899 | 1,959 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 83 | 122 | 72 | 30.0% |
| As White | 137 | 42 | 59 | 36 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 140 | 41 | 63 | 36 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Menkhaus usually continues c4 (49.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Menkhaus usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Menkhaus usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 100.0% | 63.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 98.1% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's chess games
All 277 games by Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 83 wins, 122 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 7/14/12 | 21.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Willi Skibbe | 2,294 | 15th Rostock SSC 07 Open | D12 |
| Oct 2005 | Torsten Kroeger | 2,072 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 0506 | A53 |
| Apr 2002 | Alexander Heinrich | 2,066 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | C22 |
| Nov 2016 | Joachim Kirmas | 2,017 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A52 |
| Nov 2005 | Peter Moeller | 1,978 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,843 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,984 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,664 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's chess games?
277 games by Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus, from Jul 2009 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 Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus has played.
What does Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus play as White?
As White, Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus play as Black?
As Black, Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus most often plays: Benoni Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus's FIDE rating?
Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus played?
Our database contains 277 games by Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 122 draws, 72 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus?
277 games by Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus 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.