Prepare against Fabian Baenziger
IM · CHE · World #1,246 classical · FIDE ID 1330110
Our database contains 918 games by Fabian Baenziger, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Baenziger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Baenziger 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 | 2,429 | 2,457 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,365 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,431 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 918 | 316 | 400 | 202 | 34.4% |
| As White | 457 | 190 | 187 | 80 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 461 | 126 | 213 | 122 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Baenziger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Baenziger's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 61.7% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 16.2% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 63 | 13.8% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.9% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues g3 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Baenziger usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 163 | 72.1% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 12.4% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 28 | 12.4% | 33.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 58.1% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 60 | 38.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Fabian Baenziger's chess games
All 918 games by Fabian Baenziger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 316 wins, 400 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 72 | 26/33/13 | 36.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 11/25/7 | 25.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 15/16/5 | 41.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 56 | 23/22/11 | 41.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 8/14/9 | 25.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/14/8 | 21.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 6/17/5 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 2/10/10 | 9.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,650 | Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Vojtech Plat | 2,589 | 19th Marianske Lazne GM-A | B07 |
| Jun 2025 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,582 | 18th Teplice Open | D35 |
| Apr 2021 | Noel Studer | 2,579 | SUI World Cup Qual Rapid | E54 |
| May 2022 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,574 | Mitropa Cup | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,378 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 32 | 17 | 2,501 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2020 | 28 | 7 | 2,317 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,399 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,314 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gabriel Gaehwiler (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Baenziger's chess games?
918 games by Fabian Baenziger, from Nov 2012 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 Fabian Baenziger has played.
What does Fabian Baenziger play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Fabian Baenziger opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Baenziger answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fabian Baenziger play as White?
As White, Fabian Baenziger's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (72 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Baenziger play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Baenziger most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 41.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Fabian Baenziger's FIDE rating?
Fabian Baenziger is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Fabian Baenziger played?
Our database contains 918 games by Fabian Baenziger, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 316 wins, 400 draws, 202 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Baenziger?
918 games by Fabian Baenziger 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.