Prepare against Wolfgang Jiritschka
DEU · World #52,246 classical · FIDE ID 1271006
Our database contains 74 games by Wolfgang Jiritschka, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Jiritschka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Jiritschka 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 | 1,884 | 2,038 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 34 | 19 | 28.4% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 91.9% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 60.3% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Jiritschka usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Jiritschka usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Jiritschka usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jiritschka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jiritschka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Wolfgang Jiritschka's chess games
All 74 games by Wolfgang Jiritschka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 21 wins, 34 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Winfried Leimeister | 1,856 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | A04 |
| Sep 2015 | Volker Epding | 1,812 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | A18 |
| Sep 2016 | Andreas Decker | 1,764 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | A34 |
| Aug 2012 | Samuel Fieberg | 1,745 | 9th Cologne Longerich Open | A23 |
| Nov 2019 | Volker Witte | 1,692 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 13 | 6 | 1,804 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,806 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,644 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 9th Cologne Longerich Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,944 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Jiritschka's chess games?
74 games by Wolfgang Jiritschka, from Jul 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 Jiritschka has played.
What does Wolfgang Jiritschka play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Jiritschka opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Jiritschka answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Jiritschka play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Jiritschka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Jiritschka play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Jiritschka most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Wolfgang Jiritschka's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Jiritschka is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Wolfgang Jiritschka played?
Our database contains 74 games by Wolfgang Jiritschka, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 34 draws, 19 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Jiritschka?
74 games by Wolfgang Jiritschka 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.