Prepare against Bernd Domsgen
DEU · World #49,136 classical · FIDE ID 24629073
When preparing against Bernd Domsgen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Bernd Domsgen, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Domsgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Domsgen 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 | 1,897 | 2,131 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,900 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,928 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 34.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Domsgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Domsgen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Domsgen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Domsgen usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Domsgen usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Bernd Domsgen's chess games
All 38 games by Bernd Domsgen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Giulio Simeone | 1,992 | 1st Arco Pasqua Open | B07 |
| Aug 2023 | Dietmar Schwarz | 1,833 | chT-World Rapid | B12 |
| Apr 2014 | Silvano Bortolotti | 1,830 | 1st Arco Pasqua Open | B00 |
| Nov 2018 | Serhiy Marnyuk | 1,820 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | A01 |
| Dec 2019 | Juergen Mohs | 1,819 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 1st Arco Pasqua Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,109 |
| 42nd Open Berlin Senior Single Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Domsgen's chess games?
38 games by Bernd Domsgen, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Domsgen has played.
What does Bernd Domsgen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bernd Domsgen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Domsgen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Domsgen play as White?
As White, Bernd Domsgen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Domsgen play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Domsgen most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Bernd Domsgen's FIDE rating?
Bernd Domsgen is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bernd Domsgen played?
Our database contains 38 games by Bernd Domsgen, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Domsgen?
38 games by Bernd Domsgen 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.