Prepare against Bernd Muskewitz
DEU · World #52,020 classical · FIDE ID 4672453
When preparing against Bernd Muskewitz, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Bernd Muskewitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Muskewitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Muskewitz 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 | 1,885 | 2,061 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 53 | 38 | 68 | 33.3% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 22 | 33 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 79 | 28 | 16 | 35 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Muskewitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Muskewitz's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 62.5% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 27 | 33.8% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Muskewitz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 89.3% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Bernd Muskewitz's chess games
All 159 games by Bernd Muskewitz 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: 53 wins, 38 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Friedrich Baumbach | 2,275 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D24 |
| Aug 2016 | Ingo Stark | 2,183 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B42 |
| Mar 2008 | Juergen Schmidt | 2,080 | ch-Berlin | D46 |
| May 2009 | Ingo Voigt | 2,053 | ch-Berlin Class A | A53 |
| Aug 2009 | Uwe Ritter | 1,998 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2018 | 22 | 7 | 1,829 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Berlin | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,941 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,865 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Muskewitz's chess games?
159 games by Bernd Muskewitz, 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 Muskewitz has played.
What does Bernd Muskewitz play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Bernd Muskewitz opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Muskewitz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bernd Muskewitz play as White?
As White, Bernd Muskewitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Muskewitz play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Muskewitz most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Bernd Muskewitz's FIDE rating?
Bernd Muskewitz is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Bernd Muskewitz played?
Our database contains 159 games by Bernd Muskewitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 38 draws, 68 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Muskewitz?
159 games by Bernd Muskewitz 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.