Prepare against Ingolf Wagner
DEU · World #69,827 classical · FIDE ID 16210689
When preparing against Ingolf Wagner, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ingolf Wagner, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingolf Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingolf 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 | 1,822 | 1,918 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 13 | 28 | 17 | 22.4% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingolf Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingolf Wagner's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Ingolf Wagner's chess games
All 58 games by Ingolf Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Michal Michalek | 2,145 | ch-Oberfranken | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Klaus Muuss | 2,064 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A46 |
| Sep 2017 | Hans-Peter Kluger | 1,917 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A26 |
| Apr 2023 | Franz Miedeck | 1,857 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | D55 |
| Mar 2022 | Jens-Peter Wulff | 1,790 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,763 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,962 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,708 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 14th Rostock SSC Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingolf Wagner's chess games?
58 games by Ingolf Wagner, from Sep 2015 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 Ingolf Wagner has played.
What does Ingolf Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ingolf Wagner opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingolf Wagner answers 1...d6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games).
What openings does Ingolf Wagner play as White?
As White, Ingolf Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingolf Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Ingolf Wagner most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ingolf Wagner's FIDE rating?
Ingolf Wagner is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ingolf Wagner played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ingolf Wagner, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingolf Wagner?
58 games by Ingolf 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.