Prepare against Benno Barthelmann
DEU · World #33,983 classical · FIDE ID 4636554
Our database contains 43 games by Benno Barthelmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benno Barthelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benno Barthelmann 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 | 1,964 | 2,166 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 27.9% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benno Barthelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benno Barthelmann's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 96.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Barthelmann usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barthelmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Barthelmann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Barthelmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Benno Barthelmann's chess games
All 43 games by Benno Barthelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Thomas Reich | 2,349 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | A36 |
| Jan 1995 | Harald Poettinger | 2,245 | chT-AUT 9596 | A21 |
| Jan 1995 | Heinz Grabher | 2,210 | chT-AUT 2W 9495 | A07 |
| Nov 2016 | Peter Roth | 2,128 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | A26 |
| Oct 2011 | Guenther Utz | 1,981 | 10th Forchheim Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,031 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,986 |
| 10th Forchheim Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| 9th Forchheim Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,950 |
| 12th Forchheim Open A | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,114 |
| 11th Forchheim Open A | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benno Barthelmann's chess games?
43 games by Benno Barthelmann, from Apr 2003 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 Benno Barthelmann has played.
What does Benno Barthelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Benno Barthelmann opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benno Barthelmann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Benno Barthelmann play as White?
As White, Benno Barthelmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benno Barthelmann play as Black?
As Black, Benno Barthelmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Benno Barthelmann's FIDE rating?
Benno Barthelmann is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Benno Barthelmann played?
Our database contains 43 games by Benno Barthelmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benno Barthelmann?
43 games by Benno Barthelmann 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.