Prepare against Wolfgang Strate
DEU · World #154,409 classical · FIDE ID 24676616
When preparing against Wolfgang Strate, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Wolfgang Strate, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Strate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Strate 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 | 1,602 | 1,809 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 28 | 41 | 34.3% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Strate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Strate's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 92.7% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Strate usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Strate usually continues f3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Strate usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Strate usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Strate usually continues Nxe5 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (25% of these games) — Strate usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 96.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Wolfgang Strate's chess games
All 105 games by Wolfgang Strate in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 36 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Regis Ane | 1,986 | 11th Reunion Open | B01 |
| Sep 2018 | Helmut Kalepky | 1,982 | 1st Oberursel Anderssen Memorial | A46 |
| Oct 2005 | Christian Bardin | 1,914 | Sainte Marie Open | A04 |
| Oct 2005 | Gerard Francois | 1,880 | Sainte Marie Open | A14 |
| Oct 2005 | Emmanuel Besnus | 1,836 | Sainte Marie Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Reunion Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,639 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,431 |
| 11th Reunion Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Sainte Marie Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,651 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,648 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Strate's chess games?
105 games by Wolfgang Strate, from Jan 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 Strate has played.
What does Wolfgang Strate play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Strate opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Strate answers 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Strate play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Strate's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Strate play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Strate most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Wolfgang Strate's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Strate is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Wolfgang Strate played?
Our database contains 105 games by Wolfgang Strate, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Strate?
105 games by Wolfgang Strate 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.