Prepare against Andreas Back
DEU · World #142,713 classical · FIDE ID 12923869
When preparing against Andreas Back, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Back, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Back's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Back 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 | 1,613 | 1,661 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,625 | 1,661 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 17.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Back's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Back's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Back usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Back usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Back usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Back usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Back usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Back usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Andreas Back's chess games
All 41 games by Andreas Back in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Peter Senger | 1,699 | ch-Koblenz | D07 |
| Feb 2022 | Helmut Krause | 1,595 | Reinstorf Open | B28 |
| Nov 2003 | Georg Fels | 1,099 | ch-Koblenz | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2003 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,501 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,458 |
| 5th Plzen Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Back's chess games?
41 games by Andreas Back, from Dec 2015 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 Andreas Back has played.
What does Andreas Back play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andreas Back opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Back answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...Nc6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Back play as White?
As White, Andreas Back's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Back play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Back most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Andreas Back's FIDE rating?
Andreas Back is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,625 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,661 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Andreas Back played?
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Back, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Back?
41 games by Andreas Back 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.