Prepare against Franz Beer
DEU · World #125,955 classical · FIDE ID 34652213
When preparing against Franz Beer, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 91 games by Franz Beer, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Beer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Beer 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 | 1,658 | 1,674 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,625 | 1,625 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,621 | 1,621 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 31.9% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Beer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Beer's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Beer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Beer usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Beer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 80.8% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Franz Beer's chess games
All 91 games by Franz Beer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 29 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Wolfgang1 Fischer | 2,260 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | B13 |
| Sep 2005 | Thomas Kammer | 1,928 | ch-Nittenau 5th | B22 |
| Sep 2005 | Wilfried Bergerhoff | 1,731 | ch-Nittenau 5th | D79 |
| Jan 2007 | Michael Hueppe | 1,649 | Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0607 | A28 |
| Mar 2017 | Dirk Thoma | 1,590 | chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2002 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,108 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,608 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-Nittenau 5th | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,813 |
| ch-Nittenau 11th | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,632 |
| 14th ch-Nittenau | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,385 |
| 13th ch-Nittenau | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Beer's chess games?
91 games by Franz Beer, from May 2023 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 Franz Beer has played.
What does Franz Beer play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Franz Beer opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Beer answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Franz Beer play as White?
As White, Franz Beer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Beer play as Black?
As Black, Franz Beer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Franz Beer's FIDE rating?
Franz Beer is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess, 1,625 in rapid and 1,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Franz Beer played?
Our database contains 91 games by Franz Beer, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Beer?
91 games by Franz Beer 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.