Prepare against Wolfgang Becker
DEU · World #68,461 classical · FIDE ID 24679003
When preparing against Wolfgang Becker, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 58 games by Wolfgang Becker, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Becker 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 | 1,827 | 1,861 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 25 | 3 | 30 | 43.1% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Becker's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Becker usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Becker's chess games
All 58 games by Wolfgang Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Sophia Brunner | 1,892 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Zackrisson | 1,872 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | B11 |
| Apr 2020 | Gerhard Niebergall | 1,852 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | B11 |
| Apr 2020 | Andree Schondorf | 1,802 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Ronald Klatt | 1,712 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,540 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,673 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,826 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,817 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Becker's chess games?
58 games by Wolfgang Becker, from Nov 2010 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 Becker has played.
What does Wolfgang Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Becker opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Becker answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Becker play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Becker's most-played openings in our database are: London System (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Becker play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Becker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Wolfgang Becker's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Becker is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Becker played?
Our database contains 58 games by Wolfgang Becker, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Becker?
58 games by Wolfgang Becker 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.