Prepare against Wolfgang Basener
DEU · World #86,993 classical · FIDE ID 16222172
When preparing against Wolfgang Basener, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Wolfgang Basener, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Basener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Basener 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 | 1,768 | 1,819 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 23.1% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Basener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Basener's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Basener usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Basener usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Basener usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Basener's chess games
All 39 games by Wolfgang Basener in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Timothy Spanton | 1,912 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C45 |
| May 2019 | Dieter Mehlhorn | 1,834 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | D02 |
| May 2019 | Guenther Kreie | 1,809 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | B07 |
| Oct 2021 | Johann Loibl | 1,764 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C50 |
| Apr 2024 | Klaus Scheugenpflug | 1,682 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,659 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,615 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Basener's chess games?
39 games by Wolfgang Basener, from Jun 2016 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 Basener has played.
What does Wolfgang Basener play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Basener opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Basener answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Basener play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Basener's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Basener play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Basener most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Wolfgang Basener's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Basener is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Basener played?
Our database contains 39 games by Wolfgang Basener, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Basener?
39 games by Wolfgang Basener 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.