Prepare against David Beckmann
DEU · World #26,195 classical · FIDE ID 24664707
When preparing against David Beckmann, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 119 games by David Beckmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Beckmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Beckmann 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 | 2,010 | 2,051 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 51 | 36 | 31 | 42.9% |
| As White | 63 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Beckmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Beckmann's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 77.8% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 22.2% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 93.1% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 76.7% |
David Beckmann's chess games
All 119 games by David Beckmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 51 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Ulrich Meyer | 2,114 | ch-Muensterland | C00 |
| Oct 2017 | Leonhard Ortmeier | 2,099 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | C11 |
| Jan 2018 | Julia Freitag | 2,065 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | A10 |
| Oct 2021 | Hendrik Schulze Ameling | 2,012 | Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | A95 |
| Jan 2016 | Josef Beutelhoff | 2,001 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Muensterland | 2011 | 14 | 4 | 1,923 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,990 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,158 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,871 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 8 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Beckmann's chess games?
119 games by David Beckmann, from Jul 2008 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 David Beckmann has played.
What does David Beckmann play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, David Beckmann opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Beckmann answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Beckmann play as White?
As White, David Beckmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Beckmann play as Black?
As Black, David Beckmann most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is David Beckmann's FIDE rating?
David Beckmann is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2009).
How many games has David Beckmann played?
Our database contains 119 games by David Beckmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Beckmann?
119 games by David Beckmann 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.