Prepare against Wolfgang Stang
DEU · World #64,052 classical · FIDE ID 24676381
When preparing against Wolfgang Stang, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 44 games by Wolfgang Stang, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Stang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Stang 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 | 1,842 | 1,912 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As White | 26 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 7.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Stang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Stang's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 18.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 18.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Stang usually continues c4 (15.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Stang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Stang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Stang's chess games
All 44 games by Wolfgang Stang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Ingo Stark | 2,133 | 2nd Arber Open | C18 |
| Jan 2007 | Daniel Richter | 2,080 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C41 |
| Jan 2007 | Sigurd Krueger | 1,971 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D38 |
| Aug 2012 | Hans Gerl | 1,909 | 1st Arber Open | D89 |
| Aug 2012 | Ullrich Phenn | 1,885 | 1st Arber Open | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,638 |
| 23rd Wiesbaden Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| 02nd Leipzig VfB Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Stang's chess games?
44 games by Wolfgang Stang, from Apr 2007 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 Stang has played.
What does Wolfgang Stang play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Stang opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Stang answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Stang play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Stang's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Stang play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Stang most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Wolfgang Stang's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Stang is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Wolfgang Stang played?
Our database contains 44 games by Wolfgang Stang, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Stang?
44 games by Wolfgang Stang 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.