Prepare against Wolfgang Wagner
DEU · World #97,905 classical · FIDE ID 12979961
When preparing against Wolfgang Wagner, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 54 games by Wolfgang Wagner, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Wagner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang 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 | 1,736 | 1,775 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 25.9% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Wagner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Wagner's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wagner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Wagner's chess games
All 54 games by Wolfgang Wagner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Evert Hondema | 1,918 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B04 |
| Nov 2016 | Rolf-Ruediger Zechel | 1,669 | 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | B34 |
| Jul 2019 | Horst Schwirz | 1,562 | 2nd SVE Seniors Open | C67 |
| Dec 2015 | Gerhard Krawelitzki | 1,534 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Gerhard Klemt | 1,502 | 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,488 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,812 |
| 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,652 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,574 |
| 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,333 |
| 20th ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,295 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,576 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Wagner's chess games?
54 games by Wolfgang Wagner, from Dec 2014 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 Wolfgang Wagner has played.
What does Wolfgang Wagner play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Wagner opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Wagner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Wagner play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Wagner's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Wagner play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Wagner most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Wolfgang Wagner's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Wagner is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Wagner played?
Our database contains 54 games by Wolfgang Wagner, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Wagner?
54 games by Wolfgang 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.