Prepare against Wolfgang Kordts
DEU · World #10,500 classical · FIDE ID 4655460
Our database contains 364 games by Wolfgang Kordts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kordts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kordts 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 | 2,162 | 2,266 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 114 | 159 | 91 | 31.3% |
| As White | 178 | 67 | 76 | 35 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 186 | 47 | 83 | 56 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kordts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kordts's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 96.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kordts usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kordts usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kordts usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kordts usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kordts usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Kordts usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 100.0% | 46.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 91.0% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Kordts's chess games
All 364 games by Wolfgang Kordts 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: 114 wins, 159 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 10/17/14 | 24.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Amadeus Eisenbeiser | 2,378 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B50 |
| Jan 1987 | Kuno Thiel | 2,315 | Nuremberg Open | A65 |
| Jan 1999 | Johannes Zwanzger | 2,266 | Miercurea Ciuc Open | D85 |
| Jan 2004 | Helmut Appel | 2,240 | Regionalliga NO 0304 | A90 |
| Aug 2007 | Christoph Rother | 2,239 | ch-Bayern 78th | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-Mittelfranken A | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Regionalliga NO 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Regionalliga NO 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,021 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kordts's chess games?
364 games by Wolfgang Kordts, 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 Kordts has played.
What does Wolfgang Kordts play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kordts opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kordts answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kordts play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kordts's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kordts play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kordts most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Wolfgang Kordts's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kordts is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Kordts played?
Our database contains 364 games by Wolfgang Kordts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 159 draws, 91 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kordts?
364 games by Wolfgang Kordts 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.