Prepare against Guenter Wagner
DEU · World #73,518 classical · FIDE ID 12941565
When preparing against Guenter Wagner, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 48 games by Guenter Wagner, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter 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 | 1,810 | 1,815 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Wagner's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Guenter Wagner's chess games
All 48 games by Guenter Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | David Maloberti | 2,064 | 18th South Wales Open | A85 |
| May 2016 | Thorsten Kunz | 1,908 | ch-Hessen Open B | A14 |
| May 2016 | Rainer Haftmann | 1,863 | ch-Hessen Open B | A09 |
| May 2017 | Matthias Bergner | 1,577 | ch-Frankfurt A | A15 |
| Jun 2018 | Bernt Gade | 1,495 | ch-Frankfurt A | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,641 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,677 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Wagner's chess games?
48 games by Guenter Wagner, from Oct 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 Guenter Wagner has played.
What does Guenter Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Guenter Wagner opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Wagner answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Guenter Wagner play as White?
As White, Guenter Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Wagner most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Guenter Wagner's FIDE rating?
Guenter Wagner is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Guenter Wagner played?
Our database contains 48 games by Guenter Wagner, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Wagner?
48 games by Guenter 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.