Prepare against Wolfgang Andre
DEU · World #13,440 classical · FIDE ID 4607260
Our database contains 246 games by Wolfgang Andre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Andre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Andre 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 | 2,123 | 2,242 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,133 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 84 | 92 | 70 | 34.1% |
| As White | 138 | 54 | 48 | 36 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 108 | 30 | 44 | 34 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Andre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Andre's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 90.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Andre usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Andre usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Andre usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Andre usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Andre usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Andre usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 96.2% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Andre's chess games
All 246 games by Wolfgang Andre 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: 84 wins, 92 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1977 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,435 | Dortmunder Schachtage 05 | A34 |
| May 1977 | Oscar Humberto Castro Rojas | 2,410 | Dortmunder Schachtage 05 | B93 |
| Apr 1978 | Rene Borngaesser | 2,375 | Dortmunder Schachtage 06 | B06 |
| Jan 1989 | Reinhard Baumhus | 2,325 | BL2-West 8990 | C10 |
| Jan 1988 | Peter Buecker | 2,320 | BL2-West 8889 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmunder Schachtage 06 | 1978 | 11 | 3 | 2,283 |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 4 | – |
| Dortmunder Schachtage 05 | 1977 | 11 | 5 | 2,368 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| BL2-West 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 2 | 2,067 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Andre's chess games?
246 games by Wolfgang Andre, 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 Wolfgang Andre has played.
What does Wolfgang Andre play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Andre opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Andre answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Andre play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Andre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Andre play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Andre most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Wolfgang Andre's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Andre is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Wolfgang Andre played?
Our database contains 246 games by Wolfgang Andre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 92 draws, 70 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Andre?
246 games by Wolfgang Andre 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.