Prepare against Bernd Wagner
DEU · World #52,296 classical · FIDE ID 24601721
Our database contains 109 games by Bernd Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd 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 | 1,884 | 2,141 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 37 | 41 | 31 | 33.9% |
| As White | 49 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Wagner's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 87.8% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.2% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Bernd Wagner's chess games
All 109 games by Bernd 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: 37 wins, 41 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Bernd Winnig | 2,065 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | D05 |
| Mar 2005 | Hubert Werner | 2,046 | 12th Leipzig VfB Open | E70 |
| Aug 2007 | Guntram Hilbenz | 2,022 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | A54 |
| Feb 2008 | Hermann Mauersberger | 2,002 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | A40 |
| Mar 2005 | Holger Reichelt | 1,992 | 12th Leipzig VfB Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,936 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,069 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 11th Friedrichroda Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Wagner's chess games?
109 games by Bernd 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 Bernd Wagner has played.
What does Bernd Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Bernd Wagner opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Wagner answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bernd Wagner play as White?
As White, Bernd Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Wagner most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Bernd Wagner's FIDE rating?
Bernd Wagner is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Bernd Wagner played?
Our database contains 109 games by Bernd Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 41 draws, 31 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Wagner?
109 games by Bernd 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.