Prepare against Beat Binder
CHE · World #84,319 classical · FIDE ID 1314750
When preparing against Beat Binder, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 49 games by Beat Binder, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Beat Binder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Beat Binder 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 | 1,775 | 2,026 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 2,001 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 9 | 23 | 34.7% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Beat Binder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Beat Binder's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Binder usually continues e3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Binder usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Binder usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Binder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Binder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Binder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Beat Binder's chess games
All 49 games by Beat Binder in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Kurt Baumann | 1,890 | ch-SUI Open | D00 |
| Jan 2011 | Tobias Schoepe | 1,849 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | A29 |
| Jan 2011 | Andreas Strangmueller | 1,834 | Niederbayernliga 1112 | A30 |
| Jul 2010 | Charles Nydegger | 1,831 | SUI-ch Seniors Open | C62 |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Dalling | 1,823 | WchT Seniors 65 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,644 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| 7th Zuerich Open B | 1983 | 6 | 5 | – |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2011 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,920 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,578 |
| Lausanne Open | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 1,862 |
| SUI-ch Seniors Open | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
Interactive opening tree from all 49 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Beat Binder's chess games?
49 games by Beat Binder, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Beat Binder has played.
What does Beat Binder play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Beat Binder opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Beat Binder answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Beat Binder play as White?
As White, Beat Binder's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Beat Binder play as Black?
As Black, Beat Binder most often plays: Mikenas Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Beat Binder's FIDE rating?
Beat Binder is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (May 2011).
How many games has Beat Binder played?
Our database contains 49 games by Beat Binder, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Beat Binder?
49 games by Beat Binder 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.