Prepare against Fred Baumgarten
DEU · World #117,393 classical · FIDE ID 16200047
When preparing against Fred Baumgarten, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Fred Baumgarten, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fred Baumgarten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred Baumgarten 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 | 1,681 | 1,771 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 10 | 45 | 28.6% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Baumgarten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Baumgarten's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 43.2% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Baumgarten usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Baumgarten usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Baumgarten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Baumgarten usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Baumgarten usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Fred Baumgarten's chess games
All 77 games by Fred Baumgarten in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Viktor Gudok | 2,053 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | — |
| Oct 2024 | Jens Schweisgut | 1,848 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | B18 |
| Oct 2024 | Daniel Harounian | 1,818 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | E00 |
| Oct 2025 | Charlotte Fischermann | 1,634 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | — |
| Oct 2023 | Kushagra Rohatgi | 1,629 | Marburg Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2000 | 20 | 7 | 1,523 |
| Lohmar Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,554 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,506 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,646 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,808 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Baumgarten's chess games?
77 games by Fred Baumgarten, from Mar 2017 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 Fred Baumgarten has played.
What does Fred Baumgarten play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Fred Baumgarten opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Baumgarten answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fred Baumgarten play as White?
As White, Fred Baumgarten's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Baumgarten play as Black?
As Black, Fred Baumgarten most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Fred Baumgarten's FIDE rating?
Fred Baumgarten is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Fred Baumgarten played?
Our database contains 77 games by Fred Baumgarten, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Baumgarten?
77 games by Fred Baumgarten 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.