Prepare against Wolfgang Kolb
DEU · World #30,958 classical · FIDE ID 4678710
Our database contains 119 games by Wolfgang Kolb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kolb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kolb 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 | 1,980 | 2,086 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 44 | 36 | 39 | 37.0% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kolb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kolb's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 74.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 6.8% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Kolb usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 36.7% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Kolb's chess games
All 119 games by Wolfgang Kolb 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: 44 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Roland Knechtel | 2,212 | ch-Bayern 83rd | D53 |
| Aug 2015 | Ulrich Zenker | 2,207 | 4th Arber Open | A26 |
| Aug 2012 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,187 | ch-Bayern 83rd | A08 |
| Aug 2003 | Nadejda Jussupow | 2,176 | ch-Bayern 74th | A26 |
| Apr 2009 | Erwin Boehm | 2,165 | 8th GER Seniors Derby | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,953 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-Bayern 83rd | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,076 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Bayern | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,012 |
| 15th chT-GER Betriebe | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kolb's chess games?
119 games by Wolfgang Kolb, 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 Kolb has played.
What does Wolfgang Kolb play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kolb opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kolb answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kolb play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kolb's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kolb play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kolb most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Wolfgang Kolb's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kolb is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Kolb played?
Our database contains 119 games by Wolfgang Kolb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kolb?
119 games by Wolfgang Kolb 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.