Prepare against Alexej Wagner
FM · DEU · World #9,187 classical · FIDE ID 4129555
Our database contains 198 games by Alexej Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexej Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexej Wagner 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 | 2,183 | 2,313 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,287 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 80 | 62 | 56 | 40.4% |
| As White | 94 | 42 | 29 | 23 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 104 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexej Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexej Wagner's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 98.9% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 54.3% | 71.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 45.7% | 34.4% |
Alexej Wagner's chess games
All 198 games by Alexej Wagner 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: 80 wins, 62 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,634 | 49th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A40 |
| Oct 2001 | Thomas Kuhnen | 2,366 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | E32 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael2 Mueller | 2,325 | Oberliga NRW 9596 I | D34 |
| Jan 1996 | Bernd Donner | 2,300 | Oberliga NRW 9596 I | B97 |
| Nov 2017 | Pawel Grabowski | 2,293 | NRW Class2 1718 | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,215 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexej Wagner's chess games?
198 games by Alexej Wagner, 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 Alexej Wagner has played.
What does Alexej Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Alexej Wagner opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexej Wagner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Alexej Wagner play as White?
As White, Alexej Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexej Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Alexej Wagner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Alexej Wagner's FIDE rating?
Alexej Wagner is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Alexej Wagner played?
Our database contains 198 games by Alexej Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 62 draws, 56 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexej Wagner?
198 games by Alexej Wagner 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.