Prepare against Bernd Watermann
DEU · World #103,001 classical · FIDE ID 24644102
When preparing against Bernd Watermann, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Bernd Watermann, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Watermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Watermann 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 | 1,721 | 1,889 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,757 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 7 | 36 | 41.9% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 2 | 17 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Watermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Watermann's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 92.3% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Watermann usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Watermann usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Watermann usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Watermann usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Watermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Watermann usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Bernd Watermann's chess games
All 74 games by Bernd Watermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Wolfgang Dederichs | 1,814 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | Gregor Johann | 1,746 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | David Eckert | 1,692 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | A81 |
| May 2020 | Nils Segermann | 1,645 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | A40 |
| Jun 2020 | Juliane Fischer | 1,629 | GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,538 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,416 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,553 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,703 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,558 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,521 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Watermann's chess games?
74 games by Bernd Watermann, from Jul 2012 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 Watermann has played.
What does Bernd Watermann play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Bernd Watermann opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Watermann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Watermann play as White?
As White, Bernd Watermann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Watermann play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Watermann most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Bernd Watermann's FIDE rating?
Bernd Watermann is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Bernd Watermann played?
Our database contains 74 games by Bernd Watermann, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Watermann?
74 games by Bernd Watermann 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.