Prepare against Ralph Wagner
DEU · World #14,195 classical · FIDE ID 4684095
When preparing against Ralph Wagner, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 228 games by Ralph Wagner, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph 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 | 2,114 | 2,188 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 87 | 81 | 60 | 38.2% |
| As White | 116 | 52 | 40 | 24 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 35 | 41 | 36 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Wagner's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 79.3% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 7.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Wagner usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 56.0% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 26.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 55.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
Ralph Wagner's chess games
All 228 games by Ralph Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 87 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Tim Bendfeldt | 2,432 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | D14 |
| Jan 2006 | Manfred Dornieden | 2,292 | Oberliga Nord W 0506 | E81 |
| Jan 1999 | Henning Mordhorst | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord N 9899 | C02 |
| Jan 2005 | Harald Fischbach | 2,259 | Oberliga Nord W 0405 | A01 |
| Jan 1994 | Nicolas Riess | 2,235 | Oberliga Nord N 9394 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 6 | 2,161 |
| 1st Petermaennchen Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 8 | 2,213 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Wagner's chess games?
228 games by Ralph Wagner, from Jul 2006 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 Ralph Wagner has played.
What does Ralph Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Ralph Wagner opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Wagner answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ralph Wagner play as White?
As White, Ralph Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Wagner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Ralph Wagner's FIDE rating?
Ralph Wagner is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ralph Wagner played?
Our database contains 228 games by Ralph Wagner, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Wagner?
228 games by Ralph 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.