Prepare against Richard Wagner
DEU · World #88,627 classical · FIDE ID 12920851
When preparing against Richard Wagner, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Wagner, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 1,763 | 1,847 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 27.4% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Wagner's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 79.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Richard Wagner's chess games
All 73 games by Richard Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Bernhard Willin | 1,887 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E18 |
| Nov 2016 | Barbara Jacob | 1,728 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B21 |
| Jun 2015 | Ryszard Mrozewicz | 1,701 | 23rd Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | A47 |
| Apr 2024 | Carlo Garlant | 1,700 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D02 |
| Mar 2025 | Antje-Christine Krueger | 1,680 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,742 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,653 |
| 23rd Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,855 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,697 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Wagner's chess games?
73 games by Richard Wagner, from Sep 2010 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 Richard Wagner has played.
What does Richard Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Richard Wagner opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Wagner answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Richard Wagner play as White?
As White, Richard Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Richard Wagner most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Richard Wagner's FIDE rating?
Richard Wagner is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Richard Wagner played?
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Wagner, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Wagner?
73 games by Richard 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.