Prepare against Bernd Borkenhagen
DEU · World #105,466 classical · FIDE ID 24626023
When preparing against Bernd Borkenhagen, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Bernd Borkenhagen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Borkenhagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Borkenhagen 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 | 1,714 | 1,829 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 37 | 67 | 106 | 17.6% |
| As White | 98 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 112 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Borkenhagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Borkenhagen's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 62.2% | 36.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.3% | 26.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 13.3% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 8.2% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 36.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues e3 (34.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues e3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 26.9% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Borkenhagen usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 71.1% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.9% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Bernd Borkenhagen's chess games
All 210 games by Bernd Borkenhagen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 67 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 12/16/20 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Lazard Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Klaus-Wieprecht Hielscher | 1,814 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A34 |
| May 2014 | Ralph Friedrich Kur Kramell | 1,769 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D05 |
| Apr 2013 | Wilhelm Graffenberger | 1,728 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A45 |
| May 2011 | Guenter Lueders | 1,695 | 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D05 |
| Jan 2011 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,692 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th ch-Mecklenburg VP Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,543 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,650 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,449 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,636 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,327 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,422 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Borkenhagen's chess games?
210 games by Bernd Borkenhagen, from Apr 2005 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 Borkenhagen has played.
What does Bernd Borkenhagen play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Bernd Borkenhagen opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Borkenhagen answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bernd Borkenhagen play as White?
As White, Bernd Borkenhagen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Borkenhagen play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Borkenhagen most often plays: Philidor (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Bernd Borkenhagen's FIDE rating?
Bernd Borkenhagen is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Bernd Borkenhagen played?
Our database contains 210 games by Bernd Borkenhagen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 67 draws, 106 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Borkenhagen?
210 games by Bernd Borkenhagen 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.