Prepare against Guy Wagner
United Kingdom · World #108,069 classical · FIDE ID 417297
When preparing against Guy Wagner, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Guy Wagner, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guy Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy 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 | 1,706 | 1,930 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 64 | 53 | 104 | 29.0% |
| As White | 111 | 38 | 26 | 47 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 27 | 57 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Wagner's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 42.3% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 27.9% | 35.5% |
| f4 | 29 | 26.1% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Wagner usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 56.9% | 32.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 86.7% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Guy Wagner's chess games
All 221 games by Guy Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 53 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Sotir Pasko | 2,352 | 25th EU-Cup | A50 |
| Jul 2015 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,316 | 12th South Wales Open | C31 |
| May 2015 | Ian Gooding | 2,027 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A46 |
| May 2012 | Chris Fegan | 2,012 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A43 |
| Oct 2009 | Klaus Meier | 2,011 | 25th EU-Cup | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2017 | 28 | 16.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,874 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 1,939 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,790 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,732 |
| 9th South Wales Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Wagner's chess games?
221 games by Guy Wagner, from Jan 2009 to Aug 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 Guy Wagner has played.
What does Guy Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Guy Wagner opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Wagner answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Guy Wagner play as White?
As White, Guy Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Guy Wagner most often plays: Horwitz Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Guy Wagner's FIDE rating?
Guy Wagner is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (May 2010).
How many games has Guy Wagner played?
Our database contains 221 games by Guy Wagner, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 53 draws, 104 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Wagner?
221 games by Guy 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.