Prepare against Bernhard Nagel
DEU · World #9,979 classical · FIDE ID 4661559
Our database contains 653 games by Bernhard Nagel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Nagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Nagel 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 | 2,170 | 2,281 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,196 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 653 | 241 | 241 | 171 | 36.9% |
| As White | 318 | 135 | 121 | 62 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 335 | 106 | 120 | 109 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Nagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Nagel's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 64.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 21.7% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 42 | 13.2% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nagel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nagel usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nagel usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nagel usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nagel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 31.6% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 45 | 29.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 35 | 23.0% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 23 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 67.6% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.7% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Bernhard Nagel's chess games
All 653 games by Bernhard Nagel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 241 wins, 241 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 37 | 13/18/6 | 35.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 32 | 14/13/5 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Potapov | 2,515 | 8th ch-EU | A80 |
| Nov 2005 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,460 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | D28 |
| Sep 2006 | Mikhail Umansky | 2,443 | 77th chB-Bayern | E11 |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Coenen | 2,435 | 26th Goch Open | A22 |
| Nov 2008 | Sergei Reutsky | 2,411 | 12th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2014 | 20 | 15 | 2,245 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,193 |
| ch-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Nagel's chess games?
653 games by Bernhard Nagel, from Apr 2003 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 Bernhard Nagel has played.
What does Bernhard Nagel play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Bernhard Nagel opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Nagel answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Nagel play as White?
As White, Bernhard Nagel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Nagel play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Nagel most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Bernhard Nagel's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Nagel is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Bernhard Nagel played?
Our database contains 653 games by Bernhard Nagel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 241 draws, 171 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Nagel?
653 games by Bernhard Nagel 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.