Prepare against Claus Bauer
DEU · World #16,172 classical · FIDE ID 4628292
Our database contains 103 games by Claus Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Bauer 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 | 2,093 | 2,225 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,153 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 38 | 43 | 22 | 36.9% |
| As White | 48 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Bauer's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 70.8% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bauer usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 78.6% | 65.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Claus Bauer's chess games
All 103 games by Claus Bauer 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: 38 wins, 43 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Markus Kloepfer | 2,380 | 12th Boeblingen Open | C95 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Juergen Doeres | 2,235 | BL2-Ost 9697 | E92 |
| Aug 2017 | Dirk Pohle | 2,180 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A85 |
| Jan 1997 | Johannes Krumm | 2,170 | Oberliga Sued W 9697 | C41 |
| Jan 2003 | Karlheinz Esswein | 2,100 | Oberliga Sued W 0203 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,100 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Rheinhessen M2 | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,202 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Bauer's chess games?
103 games by Claus Bauer, 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 Claus Bauer has played.
What does Claus Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Claus Bauer opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Bauer answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Claus Bauer play as White?
As White, Claus Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Claus Bauer most often plays: Philidor (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Claus Bauer's FIDE rating?
Claus Bauer is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Claus Bauer played?
Our database contains 103 games by Claus Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 43 draws, 22 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Bauer?
103 games by Claus Bauer 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.