Prepare against Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer
FM · DEU · World #8,426 classical · FIDE ID 4601831
Our database contains 296 games by Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer 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 | 2,197 | 2,300 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,237 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 100 | 104 | 92 | 33.8% |
| As White | 152 | 51 | 58 | 43 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 144 | 49 | 46 | 49 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 66.4% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 30.9% | 55.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bayer usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bayer usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bayer usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Bayer usually continues g3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bayer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Bayer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 80.3% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 31.4% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 23.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's chess games
All 296 games by Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer 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: 100 wins, 104 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Lev Gutman | 2,535 | Cologne IT | A41 |
| Jan 1987 | Joerg Hickl | 2,455 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | A41 |
| Jan 1987 | Fernando Alberto Braga | 2,445 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | D18 |
| Nov 2010 | Ulrich Weber | 2,413 | BL2-West 1011 | A38 |
| Jan 1987 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,410 | Zuerich Open 11th | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| Porz | 1988 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,536 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| Cologne IT | 1989 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,653 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's chess games?
296 games by Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer, 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 Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer has played.
What does Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer play as White?
As White, Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer play as Black?
As Black, Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer's FIDE rating?
Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer played?
Our database contains 296 games by Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 104 draws, 92 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer?
296 games by Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer 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.