Prepare against Oliver Wagner
Austria · World #31,260 classical · FIDE ID 1605046
Our database contains 187 games by Oliver Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver 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 | 1,978 | 2,148 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,082 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 2,035 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 78 | 39 | 70 | 41.7% |
| As White | 94 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 93 | 37 | 13 | 43 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Wagner's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 44.7% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 44.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 83.3% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 59.4% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Oliver Wagner's chess games
All 187 games by Oliver Wagner 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: 78 wins, 39 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Hauschild | 2,295 | Finkenstein Open | A26 |
| Jan 1994 | Hubert Ebner | 2,265 | Graz Open | E18 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksandar Kaminik | 2,230 | Graz Open | A26 |
| Jan 1996 | Harald Neihs | 2,200 | Graz Open | A47 |
| Jan 1995 | Walter Halser | 2,180 | Graz Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 1997 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,145 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,190 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,221 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| Graz Open B | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Wagner's chess games?
187 games by Oliver Wagner, 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 Oliver Wagner has played.
What does Oliver Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Oliver Wagner opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Wagner answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Oliver Wagner play as White?
As White, Oliver Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Wagner most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Oliver Wagner's FIDE rating?
Oliver Wagner is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oliver Wagner played?
Our database contains 187 games by Oliver Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 39 draws, 70 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Wagner?
187 games by Oliver 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.