Prepare against Frank Baumgaertner
DEU · World #60,293 classical · FIDE ID 12929930
When preparing against Frank Baumgaertner, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Frank Baumgaertner, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Baumgaertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Baumgaertner 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 | 1,855 | 1,858 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 34 | 82 | 54 | 20.0% |
| As White | 84 | 17 | 39 | 28 | 20.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 17 | 43 | 26 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Baumgaertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Baumgaertner's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 81.0% | 41.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (79% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Baumgaertner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 71.4% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 34.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Frank Baumgaertner's chess games
All 170 games by Frank Baumgaertner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 34 wins, 82 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Franz Geisensetter | 1,972 | ch-Oberfranken | C24 |
| Apr 1998 | Bernhard Derix | 1,965 | 6th Passau Open | D60 |
| Jan 2017 | Christian Koch | 1,940 | ch-Oberfranken | C37 |
| Jan 2010 | Gilbert Rebhan | 1,869 | ch-Oberfranken Q 0910 | A00 |
| Jan 2011 | Viktor Benner | 1,864 | ch-Oberfranken | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 75 | 35 | 1,758 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 23 | 9 | 2,129 |
| Bayern Kongress-49 Meisterturnier 2 | 1978 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,878 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,858 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 9293 | 1993 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Baumgaertner's chess games?
170 games by Frank Baumgaertner, from Jul 2014 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 Frank Baumgaertner has played.
What does Frank Baumgaertner play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Frank Baumgaertner opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Baumgaertner answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Frank Baumgaertner play as White?
As White, Frank Baumgaertner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Baumgaertner play as Black?
As Black, Frank Baumgaertner most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Frank Baumgaertner's FIDE rating?
Frank Baumgaertner is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Frank Baumgaertner played?
Our database contains 170 games by Frank Baumgaertner, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 82 draws, 54 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Baumgaertner?
170 games by Frank Baumgaertner 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.