Prepare against Wolfgang Poppe
DEU · World #82,664 classical · FIDE ID 1271113
When preparing against Wolfgang Poppe, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).
Our database contains 82 games by Wolfgang Poppe, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Poppe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Poppe 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 | 1,781 | 1,787 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 28 | 15 | 39 | 34.1% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Poppe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Poppe's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 45.9% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Poppe usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Poppe usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Poppe usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Poppe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
Wolfgang Poppe's chess games
All 82 games by Wolfgang Poppe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Dieter Krenz | 1,867 | 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | C64 |
| Jan 1996 | Stefan Cordasev | 1,825 | Werfen Open B | C54 |
| Apr 2012 | Horst Wiener | 1,804 | ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | C30 |
| Apr 2012 | Peter Benndorf | 1,682 | ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | C41 |
| Jan 2001 | Helmut Lindner | 1,610 | 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Neustadt Open | 1991 | 11 | 5 | – |
| ch- Unterfranken HA 62th | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,714 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 49th | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,622 |
| 48th ch-Unterfranken HA | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 1,514 |
| 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-UNTERFRANKEN HA 53th | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,462 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,557 |
| 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Poppe's chess games?
82 games by Wolfgang Poppe, from Jul 2009 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 Poppe has played.
What does Wolfgang Poppe play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Poppe opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games), 1.h3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Poppe answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Poppe play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Poppe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Poppe play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Poppe most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Wolfgang Poppe's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Poppe is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Poppe played?
Our database contains 82 games by Wolfgang Poppe, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Poppe?
82 games by Wolfgang Poppe 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.