Prepare against Wolfgang Mietz
DEU · World #63,483 classical · FIDE ID 24690910
When preparing against Wolfgang Mietz, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 154 games by Wolfgang Mietz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Mietz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Mietz 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 | 1,844 | 1,879 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 40 | 53 | 61 | 26.0% |
| As White | 82 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Mietz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Mietz's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 95.1% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mietz usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mietz usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mietz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mietz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mietz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Mietz's chess games
All 154 games by Wolfgang Mietz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1997 | Arnim Zander | 2,013 | 6th Wernigerode Open A | B23 |
| Oct 1997 | Thomas Hentzgen | 1,980 | 6th Wernigerode Open A | A53 |
| Dec 2017 | Helmut Pawlick | 1,945 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B14 |
| Nov 2015 | Kurt Rychlik | 1,935 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A07 |
| Nov 2013 | Rolf Bachmann | 1,891 | 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,693 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,517 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Mietz's chess games?
154 games by Wolfgang Mietz, from Jan 2014 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 Mietz has played.
What does Wolfgang Mietz play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Mietz opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Mietz answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Mietz play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Mietz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Mietz play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Mietz most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Wolfgang Mietz's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Mietz is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Mietz played?
Our database contains 154 games by Wolfgang Mietz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Mietz?
154 games by Wolfgang Mietz 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.