Prepare against Claude Wagner
IM · France · World #3,688 classical · FIDE ID 600830
When preparing against Claude Wagner, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Claude Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude 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 | 2,312 | 2,376 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,321 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 52 | 76 | 67 | 26.7% |
| As White | 97 | 29 | 40 | 28 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 98 | 23 | 36 | 39 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Wagner's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 84.5% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 77.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.0% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Claude Wagner's chess games
All 195 games by Claude Wagner 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: 52 wins, 76 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,558 | chT-FRA Poule Haute | A40 |
| Mar 2002 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,510 | chT2-FRA | A90 |
| Jan 1994 | Christopher Ward | 2,490 | Paris-London | D17 |
| Jan 1996 | Valerij Popov | 2,470 | St Petersburg-Paris | D18 |
| Jan 1994 | Emmanuel Bricard | 2,445 | Cannes Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-FRA 59th Championat | 1984 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,389 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1991 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 10 | 2 | 2,157 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| Paris Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,318 |
| Bagneux | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Wagner's chess games?
195 games by Claude Wagner, 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 Wagner has played.
What does Claude Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Claude Wagner opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Wagner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Claude Wagner play as White?
As White, Claude Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Claude Wagner most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Claude Wagner's FIDE rating?
Claude Wagner is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Claude Wagner played?
Our database contains 195 games by Claude Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 76 draws, 67 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Wagner?
195 games by Claude 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.