Prepare against Guenther Beikert
IM · DEU · World #2,761 classical · FIDE ID 4614186
Our database contains 666 games by Guenther Beikert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Beikert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Beikert 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 | 2,348 | 2,470 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,367 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,425 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 666 | 241 | 247 | 178 | 36.2% |
| As White | 329 | 128 | 123 | 78 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 337 | 113 | 124 | 100 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Beikert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Beikert's side.
First moves as White (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 45.8% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 70 | 21.5% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 42 | 12.9% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 10.2% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 28 | 8.6% | 55.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Beikert usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Beikert usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Beikert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Beikert usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Beikert usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Beikert usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 37.4% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 39 | 28.1% | 64.1% |
| c6 | 18 | 12.9% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 10.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 9.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 91 | 70.0% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 26.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Guenther Beikert's chess games
All 666 games by Guenther Beikert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 241 wins, 247 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/14/13 | 28.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 63 | 17/26/20 | 27.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jan H Timman | 2,650 | chT-FRA 2 9495 | B07 |
| Feb 2012 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,608 | BL2-Sued 1112 | B08 |
| May 2003 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,604 | chT-FRA Poule Haute | D34 |
| Jan 2002 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,596 | chT1-FRA | C30 |
| Apr 2001 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,596 | chT-FRA | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,406 |
| Viernheim | 1995 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,468 |
| Wch U26 | 1996 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,512 |
| ch-Baden | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,379 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 15 | 5 | 2,395 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 14 | 5 | 2,412 |
| chT-FRA Gp-A | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,500 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Beikert's chess games?
666 games by Guenther Beikert, from Apr 2003 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 Guenther Beikert has played.
What does Guenther Beikert play on the first move as White?
Across 325 games with White in our database, Guenther Beikert opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Beikert answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Guenther Beikert play as White?
As White, Guenther Beikert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 329 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Beikert play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Beikert most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 27.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Guenther Beikert's FIDE rating?
Guenther Beikert is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Guenther Beikert played?
Our database contains 666 games by Guenther Beikert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 247 draws, 178 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Beikert?
666 games by Guenther Beikert 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.