Prepare against Ingeborg Best
DEU · World #68,663 classical · FIDE ID 16237056
When preparing against Ingeborg Best, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ingeborg Best, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ingeborg Best's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingeborg Best 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 | 1,826 | 1,826 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingeborg Best's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingeborg Best's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Best usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Best usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Best usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Best usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Best usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Ingeborg Best's chess games
All 36 games by Ingeborg Best in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Joachim Hiller | 1,931 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B00 |
| Apr 2015 | Ernst Burg | 1,771 | ch-SVR Seniors 38th | A42 |
| Sep 2024 | Herbert Hotz | 1,757 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Gerhard Judt | 1,687 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Stefan Kraemer | 1,636 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,796 |
| ch-SVR Seniors 38th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,622 |
| ch-Rheinland H | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-SVR Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingeborg Best's chess games?
36 games by Ingeborg Best, from Nov 2017 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 Ingeborg Best has played.
What does Ingeborg Best play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ingeborg Best opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingeborg Best answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ingeborg Best play as White?
As White, Ingeborg Best's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingeborg Best play as Black?
As Black, Ingeborg Best most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ingeborg Best's FIDE rating?
Ingeborg Best is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ingeborg Best played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ingeborg Best, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingeborg Best?
36 games by Ingeborg Best 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.