Prepare against Raymond Vagle
Norway · World #47,769 classical · FIDE ID 1503308
When preparing against Raymond Vagle, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 80 games by Raymond Vagle, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Vagle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond Vagle 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 | 1,902 | 2,113 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,052 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,008 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 19 | 27 | 34 | 23.8% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Vagle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Vagle's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 52.9% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Vagle usually continues Bc4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vagle usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vagle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vagle usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vagle usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Vagle usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 32.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Raymond Vagle's chess games
All 80 games by Raymond Vagle in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Arnt Esbensen | 2,153 | Oslo ASKO Open | B08 |
| May 2004 | Tarjei Joten Svensen | 2,119 | ch-NOR TB Final | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Paul Ivar Johansen | 2,042 | chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | A04 |
| Mar 2005 | Vegard Tollefsen | 1,923 | Oslo Open 2 | C13 |
| Nov 2005 | Oystein R. Andersen | 1,889 | chT-NOR 0506 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsgrunn U18 | 1996 | 8 | 1 | 1,357 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,713 |
| Oslo ASKO Hostturnering | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
| NOR Open U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,762 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-NOR TB | 1999 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Goteborg Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Vagle's chess games?
80 games by Raymond Vagle, from Oct 2004 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 Raymond Vagle has played.
What does Raymond Vagle play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Raymond Vagle opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Vagle answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Raymond Vagle play as White?
As White, Raymond Vagle's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Vagle play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Vagle most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Raymond Vagle's FIDE rating?
Raymond Vagle is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Raymond Vagle played?
Our database contains 80 games by Raymond Vagle, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Vagle?
80 games by Raymond Vagle 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.