Prepare against Bernd Probstfeld
DEU · World #125,132 classical · FIDE ID 16260660
When preparing against Bernd Probstfeld, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Bernd Probstfeld, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Probstfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Probstfeld 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 | 1,660 | 1,765 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 22.9% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Probstfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Probstfeld's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Probstfeld usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Probstfeld usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Probstfeld usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Bernd Probstfeld's chess games
All 48 games by Bernd Probstfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Maurice2 Beck | 2,017 | SVR Open | B07 |
| Mar 2018 | Rudolf Meier | 1,854 | SVR Open | A85 |
| Aug 2019 | Klaus Kuenitz | 1,787 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | B07 |
| Apr 2019 | Tobias Naumann | 1,776 | SVR Open | A85 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexander Lorenz | 1,759 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-RL B | 1993 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,653 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,632 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,057 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,754 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Probstfeld's chess games?
48 games by Bernd Probstfeld, from Sep 2019 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 Probstfeld has played.
What does Bernd Probstfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Bernd Probstfeld opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Probstfeld answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Probstfeld play as White?
As White, Bernd Probstfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Probstfeld play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Probstfeld most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bernd Probstfeld's FIDE rating?
Bernd Probstfeld is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Bernd Probstfeld played?
Our database contains 48 games by Bernd Probstfeld, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Probstfeld?
48 games by Bernd Probstfeld 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.