Prepare against Wolfgang Kalix
DEU · World #33,601 classical · FIDE ID 4628608
Our database contains 174 games by Wolfgang Kalix, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kalix's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kalix 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 | 1,966 | 2,111 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 52 | 64 | 58 | 29.9% |
| As White | 80 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kalix's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kalix's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 86.3% | 56.5% |
| f4 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kalix usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kalix usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kalix usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kalix usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kalix usually continues fxe5 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Kalix usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Wolfgang Kalix's chess games
All 174 games by Wolfgang Kalix in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 64 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | Jean-Marie Kappler | 2,270 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | B00 |
| Feb 2020 | Stefan Bender | 2,265 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | C10 |
| Oct 1997 | Thomas Fischer | 2,250 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9798 | C50 |
| Mar 2013 | Wolfgang Schmidt | 2,249 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | B07 |
| Jan 2015 | Velimir Kresovic | 2,193 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 5th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,941 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,772 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1994 | 9 | 2 | 2,058 |
| 04th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kalix's chess games?
174 games by Wolfgang Kalix, from Apr 2003 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 Kalix has played.
What does Wolfgang Kalix play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kalix opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kalix answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kalix play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kalix's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kalix play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kalix most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Wolfgang Kalix's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kalix is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Wolfgang Kalix played?
Our database contains 174 games by Wolfgang Kalix, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 64 draws, 58 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kalix?
174 games by Wolfgang Kalix 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.