Prepare against Herbert Bastian
IM · DEU · World #7,997 classical · FIDE ID 4601700
Our database contains 972 games by Herbert Bastian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Bastian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Bastian 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 | 2,205 | 2,413 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,223 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,355 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 972 | 398 | 251 | 323 | 40.9% |
| As White | 496 | 204 | 131 | 161 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 476 | 194 | 120 | 162 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Bastian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Bastian's side.
First moves as White (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 477 | 96.2% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 3.0% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bastian usually continues Nc3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bastian usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bastian usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Bastian usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Bastian usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bastian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 51.7% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 65 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 8.4% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 5.4% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 160 | 89.4% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 9.5% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Herbert Bastian's chess games
All 972 games by Herbert Bastian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 398 wins, 251 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 192 | 66/52/74 | 34.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 67 | 31/16/20 | 46.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 23/5/5 | 69.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 72 | 35/16/21 | 48.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 22/6/18 | 47.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 42 | 10/15/17 | 23.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1981 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,650 | Baden-Baden | C02 |
| Aug 1983 | Gennadi Sosonko | 2,585 | ch-GER International06 DSB Mephisto | B25 |
| Jun 2016 | Robert Huebner | 2,583 | 5th Loeberitz Ehrenpreis | B25 |
| Jan 1990 | Eric Lobron | 2,545 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | C02 |
| Jan 1988 | John Fedorowicz | 2,520 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MA | 2009 | 67 | 52.5 | 2,376 |
| Baden-Baden | 1985 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1972 | 26 | 14 | – |
| ch-Saarland | 1996 | 20 | 15 | 2,365 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-GER International06 DSB Mephisto | 1983 | 15 | 7 | 2,481 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Bad Pyrmont | 1969 | 15 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Bastian's chess games?
972 games by Herbert Bastian, from Apr 2003 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 Herbert Bastian has played.
What does Herbert Bastian play on the first move as White?
Across 496 games with White in our database, Herbert Bastian opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Bastian answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Herbert Bastian play as White?
As White, Herbert Bastian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (192 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (67 games, 46.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (33 games, 69.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 496 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Bastian play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Bastian most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 476 games.
What is Herbert Bastian's FIDE rating?
Herbert Bastian is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Herbert Bastian played?
Our database contains 972 games by Herbert Bastian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 398 wins, 251 draws, 323 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Bastian?
972 games by Herbert Bastian 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.