Prepare against Wolfgang Petri
DEU · World #39,930 classical · FIDE ID 24615080
When preparing against Wolfgang Petri, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 90 games by Wolfgang Petri, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Petri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Petri 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 | 1,936 | 2,119 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 36 | 16 | 38 | 40.0% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Petri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Petri's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 97.9% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Petri usually continues f4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Petri's chess games
All 90 games by Wolfgang Petri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 36 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Horst Alber | 2,335 | Giessen Open | A42 |
| Dec 2019 | Andreas Jedinger | 2,117 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B33 |
| Dec 2013 | Frank Joerges | 1,932 | 23rd Erfurt Open HT | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Nathalie Pellicoro | 1,860 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B47 |
| Dec 2019 | Miriam Weimert | 1,845 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1996 | 41 | 21 | 2,308 |
| Dortmund Open | 1989 | 19 | 9 | 2,387 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,013 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,798 |
| Mannheim Open | 1994 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,340 |
| 23rd Erfurt Open HT | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,201 |
| Open NED 14 | 1983 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Petri's chess games?
90 games by Wolfgang Petri, from Apr 2005 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 Petri has played.
What does Wolfgang Petri play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Petri opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Petri answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Petri play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Petri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Petri play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Petri most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Wolfgang Petri's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Petri is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Wolfgang Petri played?
Our database contains 90 games by Wolfgang Petri, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Petri?
90 games by Wolfgang Petri 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.