Prepare against Friedrich Becker-Bertau
DEU · World #63,529 classical · FIDE ID 24664685
When preparing against Friedrich Becker-Bertau, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 77 games by Friedrich Becker-Bertau, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Becker-Bertau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Becker-Bertau 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 | 1,844 | 1,981 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,901 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,902 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 32 | 13 | 32 | 41.6% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 38.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 230 rated games against 183 different opponents, across 29 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 207 | 78 | 43 | 86 | 37.7% | 1,911 | 1,878 | 8 |
| Rapid | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 50.0% | 1,880 | 1,844 | 2 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 1,755 | 1,889 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 21 | 12 | 54 | 24.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 51 | 25 | 31 | 47.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,741 | 1,741 |
| 2025 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 1,848 | 1,848 |
| 2024 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1,823 | 1,845 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,742 | 1,876 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1,797 | 1,886 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,061 | 1,927 |
| 2018 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 1,915 | 1,933 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,827 | 1,727 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,858 | 1,902 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1,976 | 1,643 |
| 2014 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,840 | 1,765 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2,052 | 1,830 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,874 | 1,919 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,066 | 1,966 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,980 | 1,980 |
| 2008 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2,044 | 2,084 |
| 2007 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 2,031 | 1,931 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,024 | 1,944 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Becker-Bertau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Becker-Bertau's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 60.5% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Becker-Bertau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Friedrich Becker-Bertau's chess games
All 77 games by Friedrich Becker-Bertau in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Oct 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: 32 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Bernhard Juergens | 2,105 | Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | C01 |
| Jun 2019 | Birger Wenzel | 2,101 | ch-Hamburg MA | A05 |
| Jun 2019 | Lars Schiele | 2,089 | ch-Hamburg MA | B28 |
| May 2013 | Andreas Kohtz | 2,065 | ch-Hamburg MA | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Kurt Krotofil | 2,014 | ch-Hamburg MB | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2018 | 39 | 20.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2019 | 15 | 5 | 1,926 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,939 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Becker-Bertau's chess games?
77 games by Friedrich Becker-Bertau, from Jan 2007 to Oct 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 Friedrich Becker-Bertau has played.
What does Friedrich Becker-Bertau play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Friedrich Becker-Bertau opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Becker-Bertau answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Becker-Bertau play as White?
As White, Friedrich Becker-Bertau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Becker-Bertau play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Becker-Bertau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Friedrich Becker-Bertau's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Becker-Bertau is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Friedrich Becker-Bertau played?
Our database contains 77 games by Friedrich Becker-Bertau, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Becker-Bertau?
77 games by Friedrich Becker-Bertau 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.