Prepare against Bernhard Geismann
Austria · World #28,102 classical · FIDE ID 1622013
Our database contains 67 games by Bernhard Geismann, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Geismann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Geismann 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 | 1,997 | 2,146 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,056 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,052 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 12 | 21 | 34 | 17.9% |
| As White | 22 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Geismann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Geismann's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 59.1% | 19.2% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 19.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Geismann usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Geismann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Geismann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 32% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Geismann usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Geismann usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Geismann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
Bernhard Geismann's chess games
All 67 games by Bernhard Geismann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Robert Wiedner | 2,199 | chT2O-AUT 0910 | A31 |
| Nov 2009 | Petr Mlynek | 2,189 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | B11 |
| Oct 2006 | Pero Dumancic | 2,185 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | D07 |
| Oct 2006 | Maximilian Sadilek | 2,150 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | C52 |
| Mar 2008 | Alfred Lipp | 2,144 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 0 | 1,960 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,160 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,976 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,932 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,344 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Geismann's chess games?
67 games by Bernhard Geismann, from Jul 2007 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 Bernhard Geismann has played.
What does Bernhard Geismann play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Bernhard Geismann opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nc3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Geismann answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Geismann play as White?
As White, Bernhard Geismann's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Geismann play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Geismann most often plays: Queen's Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Bernhard Geismann's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Geismann is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Bernhard Geismann played?
Our database contains 67 games by Bernhard Geismann, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Geismann?
67 games by Bernhard Geismann 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.