Prepare against Gustav L Baron
Canada · World #20,744 classical · FIDE ID 2619768
When preparing against Gustav L Baron, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 181 games by Gustav L Baron, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustav L Baron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav L Baron 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 | 2,051 | 2,064 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,064 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 109 | 21 | 51 | 60.2% |
| As White | 95 | 56 | 13 | 26 | 58.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 53 | 8 | 25 | 61.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav L Baron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav L Baron's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 46.3% | 69.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 26.3% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.3% | 80.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Baron usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 42.5% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 79.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Gustav L Baron's chess games
All 181 games by Gustav L Baron in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 109 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Isaac Wiebe | 2,303 | Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | A09 |
| Feb 2017 | Marcos Valentino | 2,214 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B17 |
| Mar 2018 | Jeff Babb | 2,205 | ch-Manitoba | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Theo Wolchock | 2,172 | Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | A46 |
| Feb 2017 | Rolando Bince | 2,144 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,020 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,042 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2018 | 16 | 12 | 2,089 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 1,940 |
| Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,007 |
| MCA Champions | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,007 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,014 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Isaac Wiebe (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav L Baron's chess games?
181 games by Gustav L Baron, from Jul 2015 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 Gustav L Baron has played.
What does Gustav L Baron play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Gustav L Baron opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav L Baron answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gustav L Baron play as White?
As White, Gustav L Baron's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav L Baron play as Black?
As Black, Gustav L Baron most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Gustav L Baron's FIDE rating?
Gustav L Baron is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gustav L Baron played?
Our database contains 181 games by Gustav L Baron, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses (60.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav L Baron?
181 games by Gustav L Baron 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.