Prepare against Josef Ager
Austria · World #20,360 classical · FIDE ID 1607138
Our database contains 803 games by Josef Ager, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Ager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Ager 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 | 2,054 | 2,246 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,154 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,024 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 803 | 271 | 266 | 266 | 33.7% |
| As White | 402 | 143 | 137 | 122 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 401 | 128 | 129 | 144 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Ager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Ager's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 227 | 56.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 114 | 28.4% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 39 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ager usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ager usually continues g3 (55.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ager usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ager usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ager usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Ager usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 52.1% | 39.9% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 15.5% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 12.0% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 68.4% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 35 | 20.1% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Josef Ager's chess games
All 803 games by Josef Ager in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 271 wins, 266 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 84 | 32/20/32 | 38.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 51 | 17/20/14 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 74 | 27/22/25 | 36.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 10/11/15 | 27.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,410 | 29th Arco Open | E71 |
| Jul 2018 | Marc Morgunov | 2,362 | ch-AUT | A04 |
| Jul 2014 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,334 | WchT Seniors 65 | E17 |
| Dec 2015 | Alessio De Santis | 2,330 | 6th Arco Christmas Open | A30 |
| Apr 2012 | Jan Rooze | 2,325 | chT-EU Seniors | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 101 | 46.5 | 2,144 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,237 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 9 | 2,488 |
| chT2W-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 3 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Ager's chess games?
803 games by Josef Ager, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Ager has played.
What does Josef Ager play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Josef Ager opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Ager answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Josef Ager play as White?
As White, Josef Ager's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (84 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Ager play as Black?
As Black, Josef Ager most often plays: Modern Defense (74 games, 36.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Josef Ager's FIDE rating?
Josef Ager is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Josef Ager played?
Our database contains 803 games by Josef Ager, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 266 draws, 266 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Ager?
803 games by Josef Ager 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.