Prepare against Wolfgang Latzel
DEU · World #56,032 classical · FIDE ID 4662270
Our database contains 210 games by Wolfgang Latzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Latzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Latzel 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 | 1,870 | 2,105 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 64 | 85 | 61 | 30.5% |
| As White | 113 | 37 | 50 | 26 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 97 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Latzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Latzel's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Latzel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Latzel usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Latzel usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 75.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Latzel's chess games
All 210 games by Wolfgang Latzel 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: 64 wins, 85 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 34 | 7/13/14 | 20.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 9/8/13 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Ludwig Bielmeier | 2,178 | ch-Niederbayern | B16 |
| Jan 2005 | Klaus Kreuzer | 2,152 | ch-Niederbayern | B06 |
| Oct 2006 | Romed Kapferer | 2,086 | Regionalliga SO 0607 | B16 |
| Jan 2011 | Armin Zepke | 2,017 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | A41 |
| Jan 1996 | Mark Albeker | 1,970 | Regionalliga SW 9596 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2018 | 32 | 19 | 2,027 |
| ch-Niederbayern A | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,220 |
| ch-North Bayern | 2004 | 17 | 8 | 2,136 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,723 |
| ch-Nord Bayern | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Regionalliga SO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Latzel's chess games?
210 games by Wolfgang Latzel, 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 Latzel has played.
What does Wolfgang Latzel play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Latzel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Latzel answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Latzel play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Latzel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Latzel play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Latzel most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Rat Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Wolfgang Latzel's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Latzel is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Wolfgang Latzel played?
Our database contains 210 games by Wolfgang Latzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 85 draws, 61 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Latzel?
210 games by Wolfgang Latzel 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.