Prepare against Wolfgang Prueske
DEU · World #30,613 classical · FIDE ID 4667271
Our database contains 327 games by Wolfgang Prueske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Prueske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Prueske 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 | 1,982 | 2,185 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,048 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,035 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 103 | 102 | 122 | 31.5% |
| As White | 165 | 62 | 51 | 52 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 162 | 41 | 51 | 70 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Prueske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Prueske's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 92.7% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.2% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Prueske usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Prueske usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Prueske usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Prueske usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (29% of these games) — Prueske usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Prueske usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 77 | 95.1% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Prueske's chess games
All 327 games by Wolfgang Prueske 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: 103 wins, 102 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,315 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Philipp Humburg | 2,244 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A23 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Fischer | 2,233 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | B01 |
| Feb 2005 | Pit Schulenburg | 2,232 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | D11 |
| Jul 1999 | Volker Blecken | 2,232 | Dortmund Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 27 | 14 | 2,358 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,796 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,929 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,044 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
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Where can I find Wolfgang Prueske's chess games?
327 games by Wolfgang Prueske, 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 Prueske has played.
What does Wolfgang Prueske play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Prueske opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Prueske answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Prueske play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Prueske's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Prueske play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Prueske most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Wolfgang Prueske's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Prueske is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Prueske played?
Our database contains 327 games by Wolfgang Prueske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 102 draws, 122 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Prueske?
327 games by Wolfgang Prueske 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.