Prepare against Bernd Baum
FM · DEU · World #7,037 classical · FIDE ID 4611853
Our database contains 885 games by Bernd Baum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Baum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Baum 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 | 2,224 | 2,351 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,285 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 885 | 362 | 283 | 240 | 40.9% |
| As White | 447 | 196 | 144 | 107 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 438 | 166 | 139 | 133 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Baum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Baum's side.
First moves as White (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 139 | 31.1% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 121 | 27.1% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 108 | 24.2% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 56 | 12.5% | 65.2% |
| g3 | 20 | 4.5% | 67.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Baum usually continues g3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Baum usually continues g3 (69.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Baum usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Baum usually continues Nc3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baum usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baum usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 63.7% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 16.4% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 8.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 59.6% | 54.6% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 26.7% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Bernd Baum's chess games
All 885 games by Bernd Baum 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: 362 wins, 283 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 57 | 25/19/13 | 43.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 23/26/7 | 41.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 21/11/16 | 43.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 8/15/8 | 25.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 49 | 16/19/14 | 32.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/13/16 | 32.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 17/3/3 | 73.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,598 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | A46 |
| Jan 1989 | Ratmir Kholmov | 2,510 | 6th Legion Open | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,485 | BL2-Ost 9293 | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | James C Howell | 2,465 | BL2-Ost 9192 | B25 |
| Dec 1998 | Boris Kreiman | 2,455 | Groningen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 39 | 23 | 2,210 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2008 | 18 | 13 | 2,284 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,243 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,300 |
| Balatonlelle IM | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Baum's chess games?
885 games by Bernd Baum, 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 Bernd Baum has played.
What does Bernd Baum play on the first move as White?
Across 447 games with White in our database, Bernd Baum opens with 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Baum answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bernd Baum play as White?
As White, Bernd Baum's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Réti Opening (56 games, 41.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 447 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Baum play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Baum most often plays: Slav Defense (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 73.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 438 games.
What is Bernd Baum's FIDE rating?
Bernd Baum is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Bernd Baum played?
Our database contains 885 games by Bernd Baum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 362 wins, 283 draws, 240 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Baum?
885 games by Bernd Baum 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.