Prepare against Wolfgang Ganssauge
DEU · World #148,479 classical · FIDE ID 16283627
When preparing against Wolfgang Ganssauge, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Wolfgang Ganssauge, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Ganssauge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Ganssauge 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 | 1,598 | 1,711 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,667 | 1,711 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Ganssauge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Ganssauge's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ganssauge usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ganssauge usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ganssauge usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Wolfgang Ganssauge's chess games
All 47 games by Wolfgang Ganssauge in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Helmut Stadler | 1,773 | Niederbayernliga 1415 | C50 |
| Jun 2019 | Volker Wawruch | 1,762 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C66 |
| Apr 2014 | Horst Wagner | 1,646 | 89th ch-Saarland A | C42 |
| Apr 2014 | Youheng Lue | 1,636 | 89th ch-Saarland A | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Johannes Backens | 1,582 | 89th ch-Saarland A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland C | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 1,301 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1,449 |
| 89th ch-Saarland A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| ch-Saarland B 87th | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,476 |
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Ganssauge's chess games?
47 games by Wolfgang Ganssauge, from Jun 2019 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 Ganssauge has played.
What does Wolfgang Ganssauge play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Ganssauge opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Ganssauge answers 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Ganssauge play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Ganssauge's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Ganssauge play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Ganssauge most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Wolfgang Ganssauge's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Ganssauge is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,667 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Wolfgang Ganssauge played?
Our database contains 47 games by Wolfgang Ganssauge, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Ganssauge?
47 games by Wolfgang Ganssauge 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.