Prepare against Ansgar Barthel
DEU · World #16,488 classical · FIDE ID 4643461
Our database contains 789 games by Ansgar Barthel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ansgar Barthel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ansgar Barthel 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 | 2,090 | 2,264 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,232 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,216 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 789 | 266 | 254 | 269 | 33.7% |
| As White | 392 | 133 | 122 | 137 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 397 | 133 | 132 | 132 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ansgar Barthel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ansgar Barthel's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 383 | 97.7% | 49.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Barthel usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barthel usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Barthel usually continues d4 (48.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Barthel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Barthel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Barthel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 175 | 87.9% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 9.5% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 48.7% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 44 | 37.0% | 33.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 9.2% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Ansgar Barthel's chess games
All 789 games by Ansgar Barthel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 266 wins, 254 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 19/11/22 | 36.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 37 | 11/8/18 | 29.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 151 | 57/47/47 | 37.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46 | 10/8/28 | 21.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 13/13/12 | 34.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,494 | 1st Kaupthing Open A | B05 |
| May 2006 | Henryk Dobosz | 2,409 | Ditzingen Open A | B06 |
| Mar 2015 | Einar Hjalti Jensson | 2,390 | Reykjavik Open | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Robert Loncar | 2,389 | 30th Pula Open | D34 |
| Dec 2012 | Elvira Berend | 2,370 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 43 | 25 | 2,157 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2008 | 24 | 15 | 2,140 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1998 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 10 | 2,325 |
| ch-RLP MTA | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,991 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Hassloch Open A | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,053 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ansgar Barthel's chess games?
789 games by Ansgar Barthel, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ansgar Barthel has played.
What does Ansgar Barthel play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Ansgar Barthel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ansgar Barthel answers 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ansgar Barthel play as White?
As White, Ansgar Barthel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ansgar Barthel play as Black?
As Black, Ansgar Barthel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (151 games, 37.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Ansgar Barthel's FIDE rating?
Ansgar Barthel is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ansgar Barthel played?
Our database contains 789 games by Ansgar Barthel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 254 draws, 269 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ansgar Barthel?
789 games by Ansgar Barthel 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.