Prepare against Herbert Bauder
DEU · World #36,628 classical · FIDE ID 4685431
When preparing against Herbert Bauder, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 321 games by Herbert Bauder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Bauder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Bauder 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 | 1,951 | 2,195 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 83 | 153 | 85 | 25.9% |
| As White | 160 | 48 | 78 | 34 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 161 | 35 | 75 | 51 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Bauder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Bauder's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bauder usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bauder usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bauder usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Herbert Bauder's chess games
All 321 games by Herbert Bauder 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: 83 wins, 153 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Nedeljko Kelecevic | 2,227 | 2nd Bodensee Seniors Open | A65 |
| Jul 2006 | Josef Gabriel | 2,204 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | E73 |
| Oct 2018 | Oliver Nowka | 2,095 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | D11 |
| Sep 2016 | Theo-Heinz Gollasch | 2,091 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D58 |
| Sep 2016 | Rolf Hunold | 2,091 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,023 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Bauder's chess games?
321 games by Herbert Bauder, 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 Bauder has played.
What does Herbert Bauder play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Herbert Bauder opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Bauder answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herbert Bauder play as White?
As White, Herbert Bauder's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Bauder play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Bauder most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Herbert Bauder's FIDE rating?
Herbert Bauder is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Herbert Bauder played?
Our database contains 321 games by Herbert Bauder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 153 draws, 85 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Bauder?
321 games by Herbert Bauder 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.