Prepare against Hans Wagner
DEU · World #13,849 classical · FIDE ID 4629361
When preparing against Hans Wagner, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 156 games by Hans Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans 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 | 2,118 | 2,156 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,108 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 42 | 69 | 45 | 26.9% |
| As White | 81 | 21 | 35 | 25 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 21 | 34 | 20 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Wagner's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 45.7% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 30 | 37.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.6% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 43.2% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Hans Wagner's chess games
All 156 games by Hans Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Stefan Solonar | 2,314 | 31st Staufer Open | B01 |
| Jan 2017 | Valentin Buckels | 2,309 | 29th Staufer Open | D08 |
| Jan 2019 | Paul Zwahr | 2,271 | 31st Staufer Open | C42 |
| Jan 2019 | Markus Hahn | 2,270 | 31st Staufer Open | B23 |
| Apr 2017 | Stefan Bocksberger | 2,241 | Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| 56th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Landesliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Wagner's chess games?
156 games by Hans Wagner, from Apr 2003 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 Hans Wagner has played.
What does Hans Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Hans Wagner opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Wagner answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Hans Wagner play as White?
As White, Hans Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Hans Wagner most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Hans Wagner's FIDE rating?
Hans Wagner is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Hans Wagner played?
Our database contains 156 games by Hans Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 69 draws, 45 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Wagner?
156 games by Hans 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.