Prepare against Wolfgang Vandre
DEU · World #16,789 classical · FIDE ID 4647815
Our database contains 127 games by Wolfgang Vandre, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Vandre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Vandre 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 | 2,087 | 2,208 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 54 | 30 | 43 | 42.5% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 30 | 14 | 23 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Vandre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Vandre's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 88.3% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vandre usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vandre usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vandre usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vandre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vandre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Vandre's chess games
All 127 games by Wolfgang Vandre in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 54 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Gerhard Lueders | 2,259 | ch-Berlin | B50 |
| Apr 2007 | Thomas Fruebing | 2,251 | ch-Berlin | A40 |
| Apr 2004 | Kay Hansen | 2,242 | ch-Berlin | D16 |
| Feb 2017 | Andreas Bachmann | 2,221 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A26 |
| Apr 2006 | Juergen Federau | 2,217 | Berlin Open 04 | D67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2009 | 35 | 14 | 2,126 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,105 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,155 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Vandre's chess games?
127 games by Wolfgang Vandre, from Apr 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 Vandre has played.
What does Wolfgang Vandre play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Vandre opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Vandre answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Vandre play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Vandre's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Vandre play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Vandre most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Wolfgang Vandre's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Vandre is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Vandre played?
Our database contains 127 games by Wolfgang Vandre, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Vandre?
127 games by Wolfgang Vandre 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.