Prepare against Jan Wagner
DEU · World #10,656 classical · FIDE ID 24682071
Our database contains 84 games by Jan Wagner, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan 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 | 2,160 | 2,213 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,157 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 35 | 24 | 25 | 41.7% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Wagner's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 87.0% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 81.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jan Wagner's chess games
All 84 games by Jan Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Rob Bertholee | 2,331 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | A06 |
| Jan 2018 | Kamil Szadkowski | 2,293 | BL2-Nord 1718 | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Kevin Hoegy | 2,279 | Oberliga Nord W 1819 | A14 |
| Apr 2017 | Davor Krajina | 2,254 | Oberliga Nord W 1617 | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Wladimir Degen | 2,212 | Oberliga Nord W 1516 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Wagner's chess games?
84 games by Jan Wagner, from Mar 2010 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 Jan Wagner has played.
What does Jan Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jan Wagner opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Wagner answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Wagner play as White?
As White, Jan Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Jan Wagner most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Jan Wagner's FIDE rating?
Jan Wagner is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Jan Wagner played?
Our database contains 84 games by Jan Wagner, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Wagner?
84 games by Jan 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.