Prepare against Uwe Wagenknecht
DEU · World #14,484 classical · FIDE ID 24618047
When preparing against Uwe Wagenknecht, expect 1.c4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 195 games by Uwe Wagenknecht, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Wagenknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Wagenknecht 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 | 2,111 | 2,250 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,200 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 65 | 75 | 55 | 33.3% |
| As White | 96 | 35 | 37 | 24 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Wagenknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Wagenknecht's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 33.3% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 30.2% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 60.9% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Wagenknecht usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 85.7% | 65.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Uwe Wagenknecht's chess games
All 195 games by Uwe Wagenknecht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 65 wins, 75 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Thomas Trella | 2,389 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | A27 |
| Jan 1992 | Reinhard Baumhus | 2,360 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | B24 |
| Feb 2016 | David Miedema | 2,357 | Oberliga NRW 1516 | A29 |
| Jan 1991 | Guenther Moehring | 2,355 | Oberliga NRW 9192 I | A14 |
| Oct 2010 | Frank Erwich | 2,333 | NRW Class2 1011 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 9 | 2 | 2,071 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| BL2-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,360 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
Interactive opening tree from all 195 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Wagenknecht's chess games?
195 games by Uwe Wagenknecht, from Jul 2005 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 Uwe Wagenknecht has played.
What does Uwe Wagenknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Uwe Wagenknecht opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Wagenknecht answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Uwe Wagenknecht play as White?
As White, Uwe Wagenknecht's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Wagenknecht play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Wagenknecht most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Uwe Wagenknecht's FIDE rating?
Uwe Wagenknecht is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (May 2017).
How many games has Uwe Wagenknecht played?
Our database contains 195 games by Uwe Wagenknecht, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 75 draws, 55 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Wagenknecht?
195 games by Uwe Wagenknecht 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.