Prepare against Wolfgang Rath
DEU · World #117,261 classical · FIDE ID 1271252
When preparing against Wolfgang Rath, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 93 games by Wolfgang Rath, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Rath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Rath 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 | 1,681 | 1,747 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 26 | 24 | 43 | 28.0% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Rath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Rath's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rath usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rath usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Rath's chess games
All 93 games by Wolfgang Rath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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: 26 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Martin Lichte | 2,072 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | A04 |
| Aug 2004 | Wolfgang8 Schmidt | 1,859 | 4th Rostock PSV Open | E65 |
| Apr 2003 | Ralf Gebert-Vangeel | 1,820 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | C30 |
| Oct 2010 | Viktor Pererva | 1,780 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | B78 |
| Oct 2016 | Detlef Meyer | 1,775 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP HT | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,547 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,606 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,449 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,673 |
| 03rd Rostock PSV Open | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,277 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,865 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Rath's chess games?
93 games by Wolfgang Rath, from Apr 2025 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 Rath has played.
What does Wolfgang Rath play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Rath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Rath answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Rath play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Rath's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Rath play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Rath most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Wolfgang Rath's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Rath is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Rath played?
Our database contains 93 games by Wolfgang Rath, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Rath?
93 games by Wolfgang Rath 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.