Prepare against Stephan Wagner
Austria · World #4,907 classical · FIDE ID 1613251
When preparing against Stephan Wagner, expect 1.c4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Stephan Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan 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 | 2,276 | 2,284 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,281 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,320 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 44 | 48 | 40 | 33.3% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Wagner's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 75.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 13.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wagner usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Wagner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Stephan Wagner's chess games
All 132 games by Stephan 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: 44 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,511 | Vaxjo Open | E44 |
| Dec 2018 | Ido Gorshtein | 2,384 | 48th Rilton Cup | A10 |
| Feb 2013 | Gerold Weber | 2,382 | chT2O-AUT 1213 | A25 |
| Jan 2019 | John Paul Wallace | 2,367 | 48th Rilton Cup | A15 |
| Nov 2023 | Nico Marakovits | 2,324 | chT2M-AUT 2324 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,313 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Landesliga Sued 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,225 |
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 2,137 |
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Wagner's chess games?
132 games by Stephan 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 Stephan Wagner has played.
What does Stephan Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Stephan Wagner opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Wagner answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stephan Wagner play as White?
As White, Stephan Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Wagner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Stephan Wagner's FIDE rating?
Stephan Wagner is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Stephan Wagner played?
Our database contains 132 games by Stephan Wagner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Wagner?
132 games by Stephan 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.