Prepare against Wolfgang Monschein
Austria · World #30,077 classical · FIDE ID 1609637
When preparing against Wolfgang Monschein, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Wolfgang Monschein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Monschein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Monschein 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 | 1,985 | 2,150 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,050 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,971 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Monschein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Monschein's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Monschein usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Monschein usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Monschein usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Monschein usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Monschein's chess games
All 37 games by Wolfgang Monschein 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,178 | chT2O-AUT 0001 | B10 |
| Feb 2025 | Carlo Marzano | 2,153 | 22nd Lienz Open | A07 |
| Jan 2001 | Martin Steinert | 2,130 | chT2O-AUT 0001 | E12 |
| Oct 1999 | Peter Steinwender | 2,125 | chT2O-AUT 9900 | B24 |
| Oct 2006 | Gerhard Wetscherek | 2,089 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Vienna Open B | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 1,824 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,211 |
| chT2O-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| 10th Semriach Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,966 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,196 |
| 22nd Lienz Open | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,553 |
| 18th Vienna Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Monschein's chess games?
37 games by Wolfgang Monschein, 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 Monschein has played.
What does Wolfgang Monschein play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Monschein opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Monschein answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Monschein play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Monschein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Monschein play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Monschein most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Wolfgang Monschein's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Monschein is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Wolfgang Monschein played?
Our database contains 37 games by Wolfgang Monschein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Monschein?
37 games by Wolfgang Monschein 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.