Prepare against Justus Bargsten
CM · DEU · World #5,723 classical · FIDE ID 12974188
Our database contains 371 games by Justus Bargsten, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justus Bargsten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justus Bargsten 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 | 2,255 | 2,283 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,278 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 156 | 89 | 126 | 42.0% |
| As White | 181 | 86 | 40 | 55 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 70 | 49 | 71 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justus Bargsten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justus Bargsten's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 56.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 45 | 24.9% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 31 | 17.1% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bargsten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 64.2% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 24 | 25.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 60.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 39.3% | 39.6% |
Justus Bargsten's chess games
All 371 games by Justus Bargsten in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Aug 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: 156 wins, 89 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | R Sturt | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Jul 2025 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,443 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Vadym Petrovskiy | 2,443 | a3Ds Chess-Masters | D37 |
| Oct 2024 | Tobias Koelle | 2,434 | Rainer Radtke Mem | B53 |
| Apr 2025 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,429 | grenke Chess Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 64 | 26.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | 2019 | 28 | 19 | 2,057 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 21 | 9 | 1,596 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,992 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U16/18 | 2017 | 14 | 12 | 1,781 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,075 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justus Bargsten's chess games?
371 games by Justus Bargsten, from Feb 2014 to Aug 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 Justus Bargsten has played.
What does Justus Bargsten play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Justus Bargsten opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justus Bargsten answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Justus Bargsten play as White?
As White, Justus Bargsten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justus Bargsten play as Black?
As Black, Justus Bargsten most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Justus Bargsten's FIDE rating?
Justus Bargsten is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Justus Bargsten played?
Our database contains 371 games by Justus Bargsten, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 89 draws, 126 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justus Bargsten?
371 games by Justus Bargsten 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.