Prepare against Bernhard Saxer
Austria · World #34,543 classical · FIDE ID 1614258
When preparing against Bernhard Saxer, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 160 games by Bernhard Saxer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Saxer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Saxer 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 | 1,961 | 2,109 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,922 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 37 | 28 | 95 | 23.1% |
| As White | 79 | 22 | 14 | 43 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 15 | 14 | 52 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Saxer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Saxer's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 86.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Saxer usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Saxer usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Saxer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Saxer usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Saxer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 48.6% | 29.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
Bernhard Saxer's chess games
All 160 games by Bernhard Saxer 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Slobodan Martinovic | 2,436 | 17th Faakersee Open | A31 |
| Jan 1996 | Christoph Fusi | 2,210 | 4th Casino Open | C01 |
| Sep 2005 | Klaus Nickl | 2,193 | Graz Open | B07 |
| Aug 2005 | Robert Hafner | 2,145 | 21st Faakersee Open | B12 |
| Aug 2011 | Herbert Nagel | 2,139 | 27th Latschach Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th St Veit Open B | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-AUT | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,961 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 24th Feffernitz Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,222 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Saxer's chess games?
160 games by Bernhard Saxer, 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 Saxer has played.
What does Bernhard Saxer play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Bernhard Saxer opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Saxer answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Saxer play as White?
As White, Bernhard Saxer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Saxer play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Saxer most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Bernhard Saxer's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Saxer is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Bernhard Saxer played?
Our database contains 160 games by Bernhard Saxer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 95 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Saxer?
160 games by Bernhard Saxer 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.