Prepare against Wolfgang Kretschmer
DEU · World #79,079 classical · FIDE ID 12921181
When preparing against Wolfgang Kretschmer, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Wolfgang Kretschmer, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kretschmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kretschmer 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 | 1,793 | 1,975 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 35.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 218 rated games against 199 different opponents, across 25 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 218 | 72 | 55 | 91 | 33.0% | 1,785 | 1,742 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 96 | 16 | 29 | 51 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 88 | 42 | 19 | 27 | 47.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,765 | 1,720 |
| 2025 | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 1,795 | 1,728 |
| 2024 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1,910 | 1,835 |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1,731 | 1,731 |
| 2022 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1,596 | 1,596 |
| 2021 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1,829 | 1,803 |
| 2020 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1,722 | 1,699 |
| 2019 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1,809 | 1,759 |
| 2018 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1,765 | 1,624 |
| 2017 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1,823 | 1,823 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,955 | 1,999 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 | 2,028 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,824 | 1,652 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,918 | 1,918 |
Where Wolfgang Kretschmer has played
Germany (15) · Czechia (10)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kretschmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kretschmer's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kretschmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Wolfgang Kretschmer's chess games
All 45 games by Wolfgang Kretschmer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Peter Bischof | 2,102 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | A51 |
| Oct 2016 | Hans-Ulrich Jaeger | 1,862 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | B02 |
| Jul 2010 | Simeon Sabejinski | 1,860 | Dresden ZMD Open | E61 |
| Nov 2016 | Hartwig Doetzel | 1,841 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | D47 |
| Mar 2019 | Thomas Rhein | 1,820 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,629 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,556 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,936 |
| 23rd Prague Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,810 |
| 20th Prague Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kretschmer's chess games?
45 games by Wolfgang Kretschmer, from Dec 2016 to Oct 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 Kretschmer has played.
What does Wolfgang Kretschmer play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kretschmer opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kretschmer answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kretschmer play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kretschmer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kretschmer play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kretschmer most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Wolfgang Kretschmer's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kretschmer is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Wolfgang Kretschmer played?
Our database contains 45 games by Wolfgang Kretschmer, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kretschmer?
45 games by Wolfgang Kretschmer 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.