Prepare against Bruce L Baer
United Kingdom · World #25,390 classical · FIDE ID 488801
Our database contains 173 games by Bruce L Baer, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruce L Baer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruce L Baer 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 | 2,015 | 2,084 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,998 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,959 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 72 | 33 | 68 | 41.6% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 18 | 39 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 40 | 15 | 29 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruce L Baer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruce L Baer's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 61 | 68.5% | 44.3% |
| g3 | 17 | 19.1% | 47.1% |
| d3 | 11 | 12.4% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 44.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Baer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Baer usually continues g3 (36.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Baer usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 19% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Baer usually continues Bg2 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Baer usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Baer usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 74.2% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Bruce L Baer's chess games
All 173 games by Bruce L Baer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 72 wins, 33 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 33/11/20 | 51.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,419 | Shropshire Open | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | John Merriman | 2,277 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | A42 |
| Nov 2023 | Ian A Robson | 2,234 | Witney Open A 10th | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Steven A Jones | 2,198 | 4NCL Easter Congress | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew Dignam | 2,190 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,012 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,017 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,035 |
| ch-GBR Seniors 50 108th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 50+ | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,991 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruce L Baer's chess games?
173 games by Bruce L Baer, from Oct 2019 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 Bruce L Baer has played.
What does Bruce L Baer play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Bruce L Baer opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games), 1.d3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruce L Baer answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bruce L Baer play as White?
As White, Bruce L Baer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Mieses Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruce L Baer play as Black?
As Black, Bruce L Baer most often plays: Modern Defense (64 games, 51.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Bruce L Baer's FIDE rating?
Bruce L Baer is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Bruce L Baer played?
Our database contains 173 games by Bruce L Baer, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 33 draws, 68 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruce L Baer?
173 games by Bruce L Baer 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.