Prepare against Beat Baerenfaller
CHE · World #47,987 classical · FIDE ID 1305786
When preparing against Beat Baerenfaller, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 32 games by Beat Baerenfaller, covering Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Beat Baerenfaller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Beat Baerenfaller 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 | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Beat Baerenfaller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Beat Baerenfaller's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Baerenfaller usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Baerenfaller usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Baerenfaller usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Beat Baerenfaller's chess games
All 32 games by Beat Baerenfaller in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2026 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Attila Czebe | 2,499 | Interlaken Open | B12 |
| Dec 1997 | Fatmir Bujupi | 2,240 | Bern Ambassador Open | A27 |
| Dec 1999 | Mario Denoth | 2,235 | Bern Ambassador Open | D05 |
| Dec 2000 | Patrick Gaule | 2,120 | Bern Ambassador Open | A24 |
| Jul 2009 | Ulrich Eggenberger | 1,921 | SUI-ch Seniors Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| SUI-ch Seniors Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 7th Weggis Seniors Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Interlaken Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,296 |
| 13th Zuerich Open A | 1989 | 2 | 0 | 1,905 |
| 15th Zuerich Open B | 1991 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 6th Zuerich Open B | 1982 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Zuerich Open B 17th | 1993 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Beat Baerenfaller's chess games?
32 games by Beat Baerenfaller, from Feb 2026 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 Beat Baerenfaller has played.
What does Beat Baerenfaller play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Beat Baerenfaller opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Beat Baerenfaller answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Beat Baerenfaller play as White?
As White, Beat Baerenfaller's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Beat Baerenfaller play as Black?
As Black, Beat Baerenfaller most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Beat Baerenfaller's FIDE rating?
Beat Baerenfaller is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Beat Baerenfaller played?
Our database contains 32 games by Beat Baerenfaller, covering Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Beat Baerenfaller?
32 games by Beat Baerenfaller 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.