Prepare against Bodo Liphardt
CHE · World #90,191 classical · FIDE ID 1330969
When preparing against Bodo Liphardt, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Bodo Liphardt, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bodo Liphardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bodo Liphardt 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 | 1,758 | 1,914 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 43 | 29 | 47 | 36.1% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 15 | 22 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bodo Liphardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bodo Liphardt's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 78.7% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues Nc3 (44.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Liphardt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 88.5% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Bodo Liphardt's chess games
All 119 games by Bodo Liphardt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Michael Bohnstorff | 2,016 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B23 |
| Oct 2015 | Hans-Peter Kluger | 2,015 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B12 |
| Nov 2016 | Helmut Held | 1,963 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B01 |
| Dec 2017 | Reiner Tubis | 1,956 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C48 |
| Apr 2014 | Horst Nietsch | 1,918 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,706 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,564 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,682 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bodo Liphardt's chess games?
119 games by Bodo Liphardt, from Jan 2014 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 Bodo Liphardt has played.
What does Bodo Liphardt play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Bodo Liphardt opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bodo Liphardt answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bodo Liphardt play as White?
As White, Bodo Liphardt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bodo Liphardt play as Black?
As Black, Bodo Liphardt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Bodo Liphardt's FIDE rating?
Bodo Liphardt is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Bodo Liphardt played?
Our database contains 119 games by Bodo Liphardt, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bodo Liphardt?
119 games by Bodo Liphardt 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.