Prepare against Wolfgang Fink
DEU · World #64,010 classical · FIDE ID 16208242
When preparing against Wolfgang Fink, expect 1.f4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 64 games by Wolfgang Fink, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Fink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Fink 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 | 1,842 | 1,852 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,876 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 43.8% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Fink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Fink's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 30 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Fink usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fink usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Wolfgang Fink's chess games
All 64 games by Wolfgang Fink in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Adriano Carella | 1,948 | ch-SVR MAT | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Maximilian Felten | 1,811 | ch-SVR MAT | D02 |
| May 2016 | Andreas Karbach | 1,787 | 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B22 |
| Mar 2018 | Harald Merges | 1,780 | ch-SVR MAT | A03 |
| Apr 2017 | Torsten Stau | 1,780 | SVR Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2017 | 28 | 19 | 1,651 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,632 |
| ch-SVR MAT | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,776 |
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,656 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,706 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Fink's chess games?
64 games by Wolfgang Fink, from Jul 2015 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 Fink has played.
What does Wolfgang Fink play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Fink opens with 1.f4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Fink answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Fink play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Fink's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Fink play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Fink most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Wolfgang Fink's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Fink is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Fink played?
Our database contains 64 games by Wolfgang Fink, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Fink?
64 games by Wolfgang Fink 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.