Prepare against Wolfgang Just
DEU · World #25,319 classical · FIDE ID 4648749
Our database contains 407 games by Wolfgang Just, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Just's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Just 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 | 2,016 | 2,217 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,108 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 164 | 144 | 98 | 40.3% |
| As White | 204 | 97 | 74 | 33 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 203 | 67 | 70 | 65 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Just's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Just's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 51.2% | 72.1% |
| f4 | 83 | 40.9% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 72.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Just usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (84.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Just usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 41% of White games, 59.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Just usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 86 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 97.3% | 44.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Wolfgang Just's chess games
All 407 games by Wolfgang Just in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 164 wins, 144 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 83 | 32/35/16 | 38.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 55 | 17/17/21 | 30.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 46 | 14/19/13 | 30.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,338 | 9th Leipzig VfB Open | A02 |
| Apr 2026 | Lara Schulze | 2,326 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Mar 2007 | Gerd Lorenz | 2,292 | Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | A03 |
| Apr 1998 | Martin Heika | 2,285 | 6th Passau Open | C18 |
| Jan 2009 | Eckehard Poenisch | 2,264 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 2004 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 14 | 9 | 2,080 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Just's chess games?
407 games by Wolfgang Just, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Just has played.
What does Wolfgang Just play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Just opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.f4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Just answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Just play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Just's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (83 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Just play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Just most often plays: Horwitz Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (46 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Wolfgang Just's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Just is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Wolfgang Just played?
Our database contains 407 games by Wolfgang Just, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 144 draws, 98 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Just?
407 games by Wolfgang Just 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.