Prepare against Wolfgang Wetscher
Austria · World #95,499 classical · FIDE ID 1604384
When preparing against Wolfgang Wetscher, expect 1.c3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (88%).
Our database contains 31 games by Wolfgang Wetscher, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Wetscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Wetscher 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 | 1,958 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,058 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Wetscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Wetscher's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c3 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c3 — 75% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wetscher usually continues Qc2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Wetscher usually continues Qc2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Wetscher usually continues Qc2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Wetscher usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wetscher usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Wetscher's chess games
All 31 games by Wolfgang Wetscher in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Simon Weinberger | 1,982 | ch-AUT U18 | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Benedikt Schwarz | 1,950 | ch-AUT Blitz | A55 |
| Jun 2024 | Leonid Leonov | 1,926 | ch-AUT Blitz | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Reka Horvath | 1,911 | ch-AUT Blitz | A04 |
| Nov 2022 | Gerhard Wurzer | 1,898 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,087 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,850 |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Wetscher's chess games?
31 games by Wolfgang Wetscher, from Aug 2016 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 Wetscher has played.
What does Wolfgang Wetscher play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Wetscher opens with 1.c3 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Wetscher answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Wetscher play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Wetscher's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Wetscher play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Wetscher most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Wolfgang Wetscher's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Wetscher is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Wetscher played?
Our database contains 31 games by Wolfgang Wetscher, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Wetscher?
31 games by Wolfgang Wetscher 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.