Prepare against Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz
DEU · World #41,699 classical · FIDE ID 24665916
When preparing against Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz 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 | 1,928 | 2,002 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,944 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 35.5% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 73.3% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Cleve-Prinz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's chess games
All 93 games by Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 33 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Arthur Gil | 2,065 | 1st Agueimes Open | E62 |
| Jul 2019 | Peter Holscher | 2,045 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | A49 |
| Sep 2023 | Franz Paus | 1,993 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | E76 |
| Sep 2026 | Peter Erlbeck | 1,943 | 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | A80 |
| Jul 2018 | Joachim Hiller | 1,938 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,987 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,838 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,793 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's chess games?
93 games by Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Cleve-Prinz has played.
What does Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz answers 1...g6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz played?
Our database contains 93 games by Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz?
93 games by Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz 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.