Prepare against Wolfgang Otto
DEU · World #21,494 classical · FIDE ID 12901873
When preparing against Wolfgang Otto, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 64 games by Wolfgang Otto, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Otto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Otto 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 | 2,045 | 2,092 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 31.3% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Otto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Otto's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Otto usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Otto usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Otto usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Otto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Otto's chess games
All 64 games by Wolfgang Otto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Wolfram Kummer | 2,081 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | E18 |
| Oct 2015 | Michael Reuter | 2,035 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | A70 |
| Mar 2014 | Jens Dehmel | 1,995 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | D46 |
| Sep 2019 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 1,987 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | D02 |
| Sep 2011 | Martin Koenner | 1,960 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,015 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,773 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1,760 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
Interactive opening tree from all 64 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Otto's chess games?
64 games by Wolfgang Otto, from Jul 2010 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 Otto has played.
What does Wolfgang Otto play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Otto opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Otto answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Otto play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Otto's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Otto play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Otto most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Wolfgang Otto's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Otto is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (May 2016).
How many games has Wolfgang Otto played?
Our database contains 64 games by Wolfgang Otto, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Otto?
64 games by Wolfgang Otto 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.