Prepare against Bernhard Geyer
DEU · World #13,756 classical · FIDE ID 4649958
When preparing against Bernhard Geyer, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 266 games by Bernhard Geyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Geyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Geyer 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 | 2,119 | 2,226 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,173 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 112 | 43 | 110 | 42.1% |
| As White | 136 | 67 | 19 | 50 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 130 | 45 | 24 | 60 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Geyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Geyer's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 51.5% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 48 | 35.3% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 11.8% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Geyer usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Geyer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Geyer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Geyer usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Geyer usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Geyer usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 42.3% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Bernhard Geyer's chess games
All 266 games by Bernhard Geyer 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: 112 wins, 43 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/1 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Reiner Junker | 2,410 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | A26 |
| Apr 2001 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,365 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | A40 |
| Feb 1997 | Branko Zelic | 2,350 | Oberliga Baden 9697 | B10 |
| Feb 2018 | Olaf Mueller | 2,321 | Oberliga Baden 1718 | D35 |
| Sep 1992 | Joerg Pape | 2,310 | Oberliga Baden 9293 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1992 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| ch-Baden | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| Oberliga Baden 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
| Baden VLN 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Geyer's chess games?
266 games by Bernhard Geyer, 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 Bernhard Geyer has played.
What does Bernhard Geyer play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Bernhard Geyer opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Geyer answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Geyer play as White?
As White, Bernhard Geyer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Geyer play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Geyer most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Bernhard Geyer's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Geyer is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (May 2018).
How many games has Bernhard Geyer played?
Our database contains 266 games by Bernhard Geyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 43 draws, 110 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Geyer?
266 games by Bernhard Geyer 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.