Prepare against Bernd Skutta
DEU · World #41,159 classical · FIDE ID 4666950
When preparing against Bernd Skutta, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Bernd Skutta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Skutta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Skutta 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 | 1,930 | 2,142 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,945 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,938 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 80 | 47 | 125 | 31.7% |
| As White | 128 | 52 | 22 | 54 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 124 | 28 | 25 | 71 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Skutta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Skutta's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 97.7% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Skutta usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Skutta usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Skutta usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Skutta usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skutta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 52.9% | 34.7% |
| g6 | 25 | 36.8% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Bernd Skutta's chess games
All 252 games by Bernd Skutta 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: 80 wins, 47 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene | 2,378 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,290 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B06 |
| Jun 2008 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,267 | 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D07 |
| Jan 2015 | Felipe Kubiaki Menna Barreto | 2,247 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B08 |
| Jan 2017 | Bernard Bannink | 2,244 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 1,959 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,027 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Skutta's chess games?
252 games by Bernd Skutta, 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 Skutta has played.
What does Bernd Skutta play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Bernd Skutta opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Skutta answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Bernd Skutta play as White?
As White, Bernd Skutta's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Skutta play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Skutta most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Philidor (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Bernd Skutta's FIDE rating?
Bernd Skutta is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Bernd Skutta played?
Our database contains 252 games by Bernd Skutta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 47 draws, 125 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Skutta?
252 games by Bernd Skutta 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.