Prepare against Wolfhard Ertel
DEU · World #28,527 classical · FIDE ID 533056951
Our database contains 63 games by Wolfhard Ertel, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfhard Ertel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfhard Ertel 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 34.9% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfhard Ertel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfhard Ertel's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ertel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ertel usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ertel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ertel usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ertel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ertel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Wolfhard Ertel's chess games
All 63 games by Wolfhard Ertel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Holger Dettmann | 2,020 | ch-LM | D80 |
| Dec 2019 | Rainer Witkowski | 1,993 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga Ost 1920 | A07 |
| Jan 1996 | Jens-Uwe Riek | 1,865 | ch-LM | C55 |
| Apr 2018 | Wilfried Klepin | 1,818 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | B02 |
| Apr 2023 | Klaus Eckermann | 1,816 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LM | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,757 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,797 |
| Mecklenburg VP Landesliga Ost 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,817 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,703 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Neubrandenburg Open B | 1999 | 5 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfhard Ertel's chess games?
63 games by Wolfhard Ertel, from Jan 2026 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 Wolfhard Ertel has played.
What does Wolfhard Ertel play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfhard Ertel opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfhard Ertel answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Wolfhard Ertel play as White?
As White, Wolfhard Ertel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfhard Ertel play as Black?
As Black, Wolfhard Ertel most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Wolfhard Ertel's FIDE rating?
Wolfhard Ertel is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Wolfhard Ertel played?
Our database contains 63 games by Wolfhard Ertel, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfhard Ertel?
63 games by Wolfhard Ertel 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.