Prepare against Wolfgang Westphal
DEU · World #14,641 classical · FIDE ID 4636317
Our database contains 520 games by Wolfgang Westphal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Westphal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Westphal 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 | 2,109 | 2,251 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,266 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 210 | 165 | 143 | 40.4% |
| As White | 271 | 121 | 76 | 74 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 249 | 89 | 89 | 69 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Westphal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Westphal's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 84.9% | 57.2% |
| Nc3 | 24 | 8.9% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 9% of White games, 70.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Westphal usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Westphal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 46.6% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 36 | 35.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 10.7% | 63.6% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 81.9% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Westphal's chess games
All 520 games by Wolfgang Westphal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 210 wins, 165 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/9/13 | 38.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 45 | 19/9/16 | 42.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/3 | 38.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,389 | 10th Prague Open A | E44 |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Seul | 2,372 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B30 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Elias Serbu | 2,348 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B22 |
| Feb 2009 | Frank Mayer | 2,331 | 80th ch-GER | E17 |
| Nov 1998 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,305 | 70th ch-GER | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2006 | 54 | 30.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2010 | 26 | 18 | 2,287 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP A | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans-Juergen Kliewe (11 games) · Ruediger Schoenrock (11 games) · Gerd Dettmann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Westphal's chess games?
520 games by Wolfgang Westphal, from Apr 2003 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 Westphal has played.
What does Wolfgang Westphal play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Westphal opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Westphal answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Westphal play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Westphal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); French Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Westphal play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Westphal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Wolfgang Westphal's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Westphal is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Wolfgang Westphal played?
Our database contains 520 games by Wolfgang Westphal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 165 draws, 143 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Westphal?
520 games by Wolfgang Westphal 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.