Prepare against Wolfgang Radeke
DEU · World #83,406 classical · FIDE ID 16285964
When preparing against Wolfgang Radeke, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Wolfgang Radeke, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Radeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Radeke 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 | 1,779 | 1,881 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 40.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Radeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Radeke's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Radeke usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Radeke usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Radeke usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Wolfgang Radeke's chess games
All 42 games by Wolfgang Radeke in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Jens Schmukal | 1,786 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A25 |
| Apr 2020 | Dieter Hemmers | 1,655 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | B38 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Hertlein | 1,632 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | D45 |
| Apr 2020 | Andreas Klinski | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | B27 |
| Apr 2020 | Laertes Neuhoff | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,583 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,727 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,594 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Radeke's chess games?
42 games by Wolfgang Radeke, from Jun 2019 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 Radeke has played.
What does Wolfgang Radeke play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Radeke opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Radeke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Radeke play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Radeke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Radeke play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Radeke most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Wolfgang Radeke's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Radeke is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Wolfgang Radeke played?
Our database contains 42 games by Wolfgang Radeke, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Radeke?
42 games by Wolfgang Radeke 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.