Prepare against Wolfgang Riek
DEU · World #41,693 classical · FIDE ID 24637076
Our database contains 200 games by Wolfgang Riek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Riek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Riek 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 | 1,928 | 2,062 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 67 | 43 | 89 | 33.5% |
| As White | 96 | 32 | 21 | 42 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 35 | 22 | 47 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Riek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Riek's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 46.9% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 31.3% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 21.9% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Riek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Riek usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Riek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Riek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Riek usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Riek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 77.6% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.4% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 69.4% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 30.6% | 40.9% |
Wolfgang Riek's chess games
All 200 games by Wolfgang Riek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 67 wins, 43 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Josef Kloster | 2,165 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9798 | E12 |
| Oct 2015 | Friedhelm Dahlhaus | 2,121 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Lutz Mueller | 2,069 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | D05 |
| Aug 2005 | Josef Ladstetter | 2,062 | ch-GER Seniors A 17th | A85 |
| Oct 2015 | Nikolai Quiring | 2,048 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,102 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,914 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,937 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Riek's chess games?
200 games by Wolfgang Riek, from Oct 2005 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 Riek has played.
What does Wolfgang Riek play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Riek opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Riek answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Riek play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Riek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Riek play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Riek most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Wolfgang Riek's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Riek is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Wolfgang Riek played?
Our database contains 200 games by Wolfgang Riek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 43 draws, 89 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Riek?
200 games by Wolfgang Riek 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.