Prepare against Frank Baur
DEU · World #13,060 classical · FIDE ID 24609757
Our database contains 100 games by Frank Baur, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Baur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Baur 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 | 2,128 | 2,175 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,088 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,105 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 23 | 40 | 37.0% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Baur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Baur's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 56.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 18.8% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Baur usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Baur usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Baur usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Baur usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Baur usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Baur usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 48.3% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Frank Baur's chess games
All 100 games by Frank Baur in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Ivan Ramirez Marin | 2,271 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | D27 |
| Aug 2003 | Ignac Meszaros | 2,142 | Augsburg Afro Open | C44 |
| Sep 2009 | Winfried Haist | 2,091 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | A04 |
| Aug 2009 | Ingo Wenninger | 1,986 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | A04 |
| Apr 2024 | Joschua Bueble | 1,972 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1994 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 1,730 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,007 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1994 | 7 | 4 | 2,389 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Markdorf Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,017 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Baur's chess games?
100 games by Frank Baur, from Oct 2005 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 Frank Baur has played.
What does Frank Baur play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Frank Baur opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Baur answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Frank Baur play as White?
As White, Frank Baur's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Baur play as Black?
As Black, Frank Baur most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Frank Baur's FIDE rating?
Frank Baur is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Frank Baur played?
Our database contains 100 games by Frank Baur, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Baur?
100 games by Frank Baur 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.