Prepare against John D Wager
United Kingdom · World #36,701 classical · FIDE ID 420204
Our database contains 198 games by John D Wager, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John D Wager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John D Wager 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 | 1,950 | 2,117 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,966 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 78 | 61 | 59 | 39.4% |
| As White | 100 | 52 | 21 | 27 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 26 | 40 | 32 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John D Wager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John D Wager's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 49.5% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 33.3% | 56.1% |
| b3 | 10 | 10.1% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Wager usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wager usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wager usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Wager usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wager usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Wager usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 51.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
John D Wager's chess games
All 198 games by John D Wager in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 78 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Stijn Gieben | 2,157 | 40th Guernsey Open | D04 |
| Oct 2015 | George P W Salimbeni | 2,142 | 41st Guernsey Open | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Fred Hamperl | 2,130 | 38th Guernsey Open | B01 |
| Oct 2012 | Ian N Heppell | 2,118 | 38th Guernsey Open | A21 |
| Aug 2019 | Kevin Bowmer | 2,107 | 106th ch-GBR 65+ | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,088 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,914 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 47th Guernsey Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 48th Guernsey Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John D Wager's chess games?
198 games by John D Wager, from Nov 2010 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 John D Wager has played.
What does John D Wager play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, John D Wager opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John D Wager answers 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does John D Wager play as White?
As White, John D Wager's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John D Wager play as Black?
As Black, John D Wager most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is John D Wager's FIDE rating?
John D Wager is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Aug 2015).
How many games has John D Wager played?
Our database contains 198 games by John D Wager, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John D Wager?
198 games by John D Wager 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.