Prepare against Nicolas Wagener
DEU · World #34,011 classical · FIDE ID 34607935
Our database contains 55 games by Nicolas Wagener, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Wagener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Wagener 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 | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Wagener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Wagener's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wagener usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Wagener's chess games
All 55 games by Nicolas Wagener in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nazar Tarasenko | 2,197 | DEM U14 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Eduard Rau | 2,044 | DEM U14 | C57 |
| Mar 2026 | Joerg Weissmann | 2,010 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT II | B45 |
| May 2026 | Arthur Hoppe | 2,000 | DEM U14 | B36 |
| Mar 2026 | Ole Brunck | 1,966 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT II | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,303 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT II | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Wagener's chess games?
55 games by Nicolas Wagener, from Jul 2023 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 Nicolas Wagener has played.
What does Nicolas Wagener play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nicolas Wagener opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Wagener answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Wagener play as White?
As White, Nicolas Wagener's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Wagener play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Wagener most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nicolas Wagener's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Wagener is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Wagener played?
Our database contains 55 games by Nicolas Wagener, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Wagener?
55 games by Nicolas Wagener 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.