Prepare against Detlev Nagel
DEU · World #136,285 classical · FIDE ID 12936294
When preparing against Detlev Nagel, expect 1.e4 in 28% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Detlev Nagel, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlev Nagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlev 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 | 1,630 | 1,690 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,671 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 70 | 46 | 96 | 33.0% |
| As White | 104 | 34 | 25 | 45 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 36 | 21 | 51 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlev Nagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlev Nagel's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 27.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 21.2% | 36.4% |
| g3 | 14 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.5% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 10 | 9.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Nagel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nagel usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 41.3% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| b6 | 7 | 15.2% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 38.5% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Detlev Nagel's chess games
All 212 games by Detlev Nagel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 70 wins, 46 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 8/4/21 | 24.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Helge Wittur | 1,890 | ch-Langenhagen Open | A03 |
| Mar 2012 | Dieter Stummeyer | 1,879 | Daehne Cup Region II Rest | B00 |
| Sep 2012 | Udo Marks | 1,678 | ch-Langenhagen Open | B15 |
| Aug 2010 | Heike Smets | 1,640 | 7th Cologne Longerich Open | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Immo Frese | 1,634 | Daehne Cup Region 15/16 VI Rest | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover A | 2015 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,392 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,462 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,131 |
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,658 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,540 |
| Daehne Cup Region III | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,551 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlev Nagel's chess games?
212 games by Detlev Nagel, from Feb 2014 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 Detlev Nagel has played.
What does Detlev Nagel play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Detlev Nagel opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlev Nagel answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Detlev Nagel play as White?
As White, Detlev Nagel's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlev Nagel play as Black?
As Black, Detlev Nagel most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Owen Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Detlev Nagel's FIDE rating?
Detlev Nagel is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (May 2024).
How many games has Detlev Nagel played?
Our database contains 212 games by Detlev Nagel, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 46 draws, 96 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlev Nagel?
212 games by Detlev 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.