Prepare against Ed Wagemans
NLD · World #47,264 classical · FIDE ID 1031872
Our database contains 70 games by Ed Wagemans, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ed Wagemans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ed Wagemans 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 | 1,904 | 1,977 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 41.4% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ed Wagemans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ed Wagemans's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wagemans usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wagemans usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Wagemans usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Ed Wagemans's chess games
All 70 games by Ed Wagemans in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Robert Straver | 2,143 | ch-Leiden SB | C41 |
| Jun 2002 | JW. Kamps | 2,050 | ch-Leiden SB | B23 |
| Jun 2011 | Evert Leeuwenburgh | 1,981 | ch-Leiden SB | D11 |
| May 2013 | Machiel Kuiper | 1,955 | ch-Leiden SB | D04 |
| Jun 2010 | Niek Van der Maat | 1,935 | ch-Leiden SB | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 55 | 28.5 | 1,949 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 14 | 10 | 1,879 |
| Leiden Noteboom Memorial 71st | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ed Wagemans's chess games?
70 games by Ed Wagemans, from Dec 2016 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 Ed Wagemans has played.
What does Ed Wagemans play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ed Wagemans opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ed Wagemans answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ed Wagemans play as White?
As White, Ed Wagemans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ed Wagemans play as Black?
As Black, Ed Wagemans most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ed Wagemans's FIDE rating?
Ed Wagemans is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Ed Wagemans played?
Our database contains 70 games by Ed Wagemans, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ed Wagemans?
70 games by Ed Wagemans 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.