Prepare against Claude Wagener
FM · Luxembourg · World #8,425 classical · FIDE ID 4000471
Our database contains 457 games by Claude Wagener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Wagener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Wagener 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 | 2,197 | 2,307 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,264 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,238 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 143 | 150 | 164 | 31.3% |
| As White | 215 | 74 | 71 | 70 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 242 | 69 | 79 | 94 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Wagener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Wagener's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 97.7% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wagener usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wagener usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 53.7% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 46 | 42.6% | 42.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 94.3% | 41.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Claude Wagener's chess games
All 457 games by Claude Wagener 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: 143 wins, 150 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/10/16 | 29.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 9/13/19 | 22.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/8/14 | 37.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Darcy Lima | 2,533 | Olympiad-35 | C11 |
| May 2008 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,497 | Kaupthing Open | B93 |
| Jul 2013 | Oleg Kulicov | 2,453 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | B48 |
| Nov 2002 | Gary W Lane | 2,436 | Olympiad-35 | C65 |
| Jan 2004 | Evgeni Janev | 2,424 | Vandoeuvre Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 19 | 8 | 2,167 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,234 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,193 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Wagener's chess games?
457 games by Claude Wagener, 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 Claude Wagener has played.
What does Claude Wagener play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Claude Wagener opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Wagener answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Claude Wagener play as White?
As White, Claude Wagener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Wagener play as Black?
As Black, Claude Wagener most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Claude Wagener's FIDE rating?
Claude Wagener is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Claude Wagener played?
Our database contains 457 games by Claude Wagener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 150 draws, 164 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Wagener?
457 games by Claude Wagener 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.