Prepare against Wolfgang Poetschke
DEU · World #31,846 classical · FIDE ID 4637356
When preparing against Wolfgang Poetschke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Wolfgang Poetschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Poetschke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Poetschke 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 | 1,975 | 2,216 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Poetschke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Poetschke's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Poetschke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Poetschke usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Poetschke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Wolfgang Poetschke's chess games
All 51 games by Wolfgang Poetschke 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Sandor Videki | 2,424 | Balatonlelle Open | B88 |
| Jun 2017 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,235 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | D40 |
| Jul 1999 | Peter Supplieth | 2,161 | 1st ch-Hessen int | B14 |
| Jul 1999 | Wolfgang Lau | 2,041 | 1st ch-Hessen int | C45 |
| Jul 1999 | Viviane Caels | 2,015 | 1st ch-Hessen int | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1988 | 7 | 3 | 2,407 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,294 |
| La Perla Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,415 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Poetschke's chess games?
51 games by Wolfgang Poetschke, 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 Poetschke has played.
What does Wolfgang Poetschke play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Poetschke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Poetschke answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Poetschke play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Poetschke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Poetschke play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Poetschke most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Wolfgang Poetschke's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Poetschke is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Poetschke played?
Our database contains 51 games by Wolfgang Poetschke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Poetschke?
51 games by Wolfgang Poetschke 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.