Prepare against Annett Wagner-Michel
WIM · DEU · World #23,289 classical · FIDE ID 4612205
When preparing against Annett Wagner-Michel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 927 games by Annett Wagner-Michel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Annett Wagner-Michel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Annett Wagner-Michel 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 | 2,031 | 2,169 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,119 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 927 | 355 | 295 | 277 | 38.3% |
| As White | 451 | 197 | 131 | 123 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 476 | 158 | 164 | 154 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Annett Wagner-Michel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Annett Wagner-Michel's side.
First moves as White (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 443 | 98.2% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Wagner-Michel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 207 | 85.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 10.4% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 110 | 73.8% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 22.8% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Annett Wagner-Michel's chess games
All 927 games by Annett Wagner-Michel 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: 355 wins, 295 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 67 | 25/20/22 | 37.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 36 | 19/7/10 | 52.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 30 | 17/7/6 | 56.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 118 | 43/33/42 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 17/12/8 | 45.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/13/16 | 21.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 6/16/6 | 21.4% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,414 | BL 0203 w | B80 |
| Feb 2003 | Zoya Schleining | 2,369 | BL 0203 w | D94 |
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Ianov | 2,324 | WchT Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Sep 2021 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,311 | ch-EU Seniors 65 | C09 |
| Jan 1988 | Antonin Kubicek | 2,295 | Berlin East AdW 5th | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR w | 1988 | 91 | 61 | 2,208 |
| Naleczow w | 1988 | 24 | 14 | 2,202 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 20 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| Kuala Lumpur Interzonal w | 1990 | 17 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Brno zt w | 1989 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,025 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-DDR w 24 | 1975 | 13 | 6 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Brigitte Burchardt (22 games) · Eveline Nuenchert (21 games) · Iris Mai (15 games) · Constanze Jahn (14 games) · Martina Beltz (11 games) · Hannelore Kube (11 games) · Heidrun Bade (11 games) · Gudula Seils (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Annett Wagner-Michel's chess games?
927 games by Annett Wagner-Michel, 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 Annett Wagner-Michel has played.
What does Annett Wagner-Michel play on the first move as White?
Across 451 games with White in our database, Annett Wagner-Michel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Annett Wagner-Michel answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Annett Wagner-Michel play as White?
As White, Annett Wagner-Michel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (36 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Annett Wagner-Michel play as Black?
As Black, Annett Wagner-Michel most often plays: Sicilian (118 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 476 games.
What is Annett Wagner-Michel's FIDE rating?
Annett Wagner-Michel is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Annett Wagner-Michel played?
Our database contains 927 games by Annett Wagner-Michel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 355 wins, 295 draws, 277 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Annett Wagner-Michel?
927 games by Annett Wagner-Michel 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.