Prepare against Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger
DEU · World #67,974 classical · FIDE ID 24601349
When preparing against Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger 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 | 1,828 | 1,919 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 66 | 44 | 103 | 31.0% |
| As White | 103 | 36 | 19 | 48 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 64.1% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 31 | 30.1% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues Nc3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Schwerdtfeger usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 83.3% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.7% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's chess games
All 213 games by Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 44 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Frank Andersen | 2,215 | 19th Kiel Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2003 | Victor Hansen | 2,114 | 16th Kiel Open A | A11 |
| Mar 2005 | Frank Opitz | 2,097 | 5th Norderstedt Open | A01 |
| Mar 2018 | Manfred Plewka | 1,930 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors-A | A41 |
| Apr 2009 | Ralf-Johannes Koch | 1,926 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2014 | 19 | 9 | 1,664 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,872 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1989 | 14 | 6 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand B | 1997 | 9 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| chG-SHW 45th | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's chess games?
213 games by Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger, from Oct 2003 to Aug 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 Schwerdtfeger has played.
What does Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger played?
Our database contains 213 games by Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 44 draws, 103 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger?
213 games by Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger 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.