Prepare against Benjamin Wagner
FM · DEU · World #3,738 classical · FIDE ID 12957330
Our database contains 219 games by Benjamin Wagner, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin 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 | 2,311 | 2,319 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,261 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,373 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 84 | 44 | 91 | 38.4% |
| As White | 109 | 44 | 22 | 43 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 110 | 40 | 22 | 48 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Wagner's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 86.2% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.1% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wagner usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 47.1% | 21.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Wagner's chess games
All 219 games by Benjamin Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 84 wins, 44 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E63 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alberto Barp | 2,463 | Titled Tue Early | B25 |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,439 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Aug 2024 | Piotr Piesik | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Aug 2024 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,737 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 12 | 3 | 1,665 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,637 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Wagner's chess games?
219 games by Benjamin Wagner, from Aug 2013 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 Benjamin Wagner has played.
What does Benjamin Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Benjamin Wagner opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Wagner answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Wagner play as White?
As White, Benjamin Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Wagner most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Benjamin Wagner's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Wagner is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Wagner played?
Our database contains 219 games by Benjamin Wagner, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 44 draws, 91 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Wagner?
219 games by Benjamin 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.