Prepare against Alexander Becker
DEU · World #41,690 classical · FIDE ID 24682772
When preparing against Alexander Becker, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 124 games by Alexander Becker, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Becker 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 | 1,929 | 1,974 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,940 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 23 | 71 | 30 | 18.5% |
| As White | 63 | 14 | 36 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 9 | 35 | 17 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Becker's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 61.9% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 30.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Becker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 32.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Becker's chess games
All 124 games by Alexander Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 71 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Heiko Richter | 1,975 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | D07 |
| Apr 2024 | Shanshan Wang | 1,966 | Sardinia World Open B | D04 |
| Oct 2016 | Joerg Scheidt | 1,957 | Regionalliga NW 1617 | D34 |
| Nov 2012 | Peter Guentner | 1,947 | Regionalliga NW 1213 | A45 |
| Feb 2013 | Wolfgang Bachmann | 1,930 | Regionalliga NW 1213 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,793 |
| Regionalliga NW 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,973 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,845 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Becker's chess games?
124 games by Alexander Becker, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Alexander Becker has played.
What does Alexander Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Alexander Becker opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Becker answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Becker play as White?
As White, Alexander Becker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Becker play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Becker most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Alexander Becker's FIDE rating?
Alexander Becker is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Alexander Becker played?
Our database contains 124 games by Alexander Becker, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 71 draws, 30 losses (18.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Becker?
124 games by Alexander Becker 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.