Prepare against Harald Behrens
FM · DEU · World #10,200 classical · FIDE ID 4602889
When preparing against Harald Behrens, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Harald Behrens, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harald Behrens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Behrens 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 | 2,167 | 2,294 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 85 | 90 | 63 | 35.7% |
| As White | 116 | 52 | 45 | 19 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 122 | 33 | 45 | 44 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Behrens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Behrens's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 97.4% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Behrens usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Behrens usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Behrens usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Behrens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 76.0% | 28.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Harald Behrens's chess games
All 238 games by Harald Behrens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 85 wins, 90 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 40 | 23/11/6 | 57.5% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E61 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,485 | BL2-Nord 9293 | E61 |
| Nov 1983 | Mathias Gerusel | 2,390 | Bundesliga 1983-84 | D40 |
| Jan 1992 | Nils Michaelsen | 2,385 | Bundesliga 1991-92 | A48 |
| Mar 2000 | Drazen Muse | 2,370 | Oberliga Nord W 9900 | A17 |
| Jan 1991 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,350 | BL2-Nord 9091 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1977 | 17 | 10 | – |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 14 | 6 | 2,276 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 12 | 5 | 2,272 |
| ch-FRG qual | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,106 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Behrens's chess games?
238 games by Harald Behrens, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Harald Behrens has played.
What does Harald Behrens play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Harald Behrens opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Behrens answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Harald Behrens play as White?
As White, Harald Behrens's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Behrens play as Black?
As Black, Harald Behrens most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Harald Behrens's FIDE rating?
Harald Behrens is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Harald Behrens played?
Our database contains 238 games by Harald Behrens, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 90 draws, 63 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Behrens?
238 games by Harald Behrens 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.