Prepare against Wolfgang Preis
Austria · World #18,956 classical · FIDE ID 1604902
Our database contains 51 games by Wolfgang Preis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Preis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Preis 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 | 2,066 | 2,231 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,174 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 27.5% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Preis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Preis's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Preis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Preis usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Preis usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Preis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Preis usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Preis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Preis's chess games
All 51 games by Wolfgang Preis 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, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Ivan Pesorda | 2,278 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | D18 |
| Oct 2011 | Siegfried Rohler | 2,207 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | C00 |
| Sep 2011 | Manfred Raffalt | 2,127 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Stefan Schrey | 2,110 | ch-Graz | E67 |
| Jan 1994 | Bernd Thalmeier | 1,995 | ch-Graz | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,252 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 2,076 |
| ch-Graz | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| Lienz Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| Cattolica Open | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,286 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| Graz Open | 1987 | 1 | 0 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Preis's chess games?
51 games by Wolfgang Preis, 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 Preis has played.
What does Wolfgang Preis play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Preis opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Preis answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Preis play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Preis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Preis play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Preis most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Wolfgang Preis's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Preis is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Preis played?
Our database contains 51 games by Wolfgang Preis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Preis?
51 games by Wolfgang Preis 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.