Prepare against Bernd Daverkausen
FM · DEU · World #15,912 classical · FIDE ID 4602919
Our database contains 241 games by Bernd Daverkausen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Daverkausen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Daverkausen 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 | 2,096 | 2,221 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,136 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,132 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 88 | 88 | 65 | 36.5% |
| As White | 117 | 41 | 55 | 21 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 124 | 47 | 33 | 44 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Daverkausen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Daverkausen's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 47.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 20.5% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 21 | 17.9% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 14.5% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Daverkausen usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Bernd Daverkausen's chess games
All 241 games by Bernd Daverkausen 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: 88 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Ervin Haag | 2,415 | Wuerzburg Open | A31 |
| Jan 1990 | Ulrich Tamm | 2,320 | Dortmund Open | A55 |
| Jan 1988 | Dietrich Stobik | 2,220 | Oberliga NRW 8788 I | A42 |
| Aug 2015 | Thomas Kohler | 2,206 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E71 |
| Jan 1990 | Natalia Konopleva | 2,145 | Dortmund Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| 27th Porz Open | 1991 | 9 | 6 | 2,583 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 I | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,281 |
| BL2-West 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
| ch-Cologne CC | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,370 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 24th Porz Open | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Daverkausen's chess games?
241 games by Bernd Daverkausen, 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 Bernd Daverkausen has played.
What does Bernd Daverkausen play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Bernd Daverkausen opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Daverkausen answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Bernd Daverkausen play as White?
As White, Bernd Daverkausen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Daverkausen play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Daverkausen most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Bernd Daverkausen's FIDE rating?
Bernd Daverkausen is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Bernd Daverkausen played?
Our database contains 241 games by Bernd Daverkausen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Daverkausen?
241 games by Bernd Daverkausen 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.