Prepare against Wolfgang Greten
DEU · World #45,875 classical · FIDE ID 4667786
Our database contains 36 games by Wolfgang Greten, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Greten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Greten 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 | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Greten usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Greten usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Greten usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Greten usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Greten usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Greten usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Greten's chess games
All 36 games by Wolfgang Greten in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2026 - 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Ulrich Schwekendiek | 2,292 | Oberliga Nord W 0102 | A04 |
| Apr 2007 | Heinz-Dieter Meyer | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | E12 |
| Apr 2002 | Christian Hueneburg | 2,259 | Oberliga Nord W 0102 | B06 |
| Nov 1989 | Gerhard Lueders | 2,215 | Regionalliga NordS 8990 | A48 |
| Feb 2007 | Daniel Prenzler | 2,197 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordS 8889 | 1989 | 10 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Greten's chess games?
36 games by Wolfgang Greten, from Mar 2026 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 Greten has played.
What does Wolfgang Greten play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Greten opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Greten answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Greten play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Greten's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Greten play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Greten most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Gunderam Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Wolfgang Greten's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Greten is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Greten played?
Our database contains 36 games by Wolfgang Greten, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Greten?
36 games by Wolfgang Greten 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.