Prepare against Frank Wagner
DEU · World #49,609 classical · FIDE ID 24624241
Our database contains 143 games by Frank Wagner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank 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 | 1,895 | 1,982 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,864 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 31 | 54 | 58 | 21.7% |
| As White | 67 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 15 | 30 | 31 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Wagner's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 47.8% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 25.4% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 45.5% |
| b6 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 44.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Frank Wagner's chess games
All 143 games by Frank Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 54 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E72 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Franz Geisensetter | 1,971 | ch-Oberfranken | A53 |
| Oct 2014 | Alfredo Ricci | 1,949 | 36th Arco Open | B00 |
| Feb 2019 | Arnold Funke | 1,904 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | A04 |
| Oct 2009 | Stefano Roversi | 1,864 | 31st Arco Open | B22 |
| Oct 2007 | Vincenzo Savarese | 1,859 | 29th Arco Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,747 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Wagner's chess games?
143 games by Frank Wagner, from Apr 2005 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 Frank Wagner has played.
What does Frank Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Frank Wagner opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Wagner answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Frank Wagner play as White?
As White, Frank Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Frank Wagner most often plays: Owen Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Frank Wagner's FIDE rating?
Frank Wagner is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Frank Wagner played?
Our database contains 143 games by Frank Wagner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 54 draws, 58 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Wagner?
143 games by Frank 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.