Prepare against Karl Baak
NLD · World #63,867 classical · FIDE ID 1031902
When preparing against Karl Baak, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 67 games by Karl Baak, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Baak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Baak 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 | 1,842 | 1,920 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 22 | 16 | 29 | 32.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Baak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Baak's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 36.1% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Baak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Baak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Baak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Baak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Baak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Baak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Karl Baak's chess games
All 67 games by Karl Baak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | R. Ordelman | 1,897 | Utrecht OKU Open B | D31 |
| Jul 2012 | Marcel Flohr | 1,878 | 06th Leiden LCT Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Dick Van den Berg | 1,853 | 10th Leiden Open A | D33 |
| Jul 2014 | Stefan Boeters | 1,798 | 8th Leiden Open A | A20 |
| Jul 2014 | Oscar Mercan | 1,728 | 8th Leiden Open A | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2000 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,177 |
| VCN SchaakFestival | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 1,893 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2000 | 5 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 06th Leiden LCT Open B | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,078 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,734 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Baak's chess games?
67 games by Karl Baak, from Aug 2012 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 Karl Baak has played.
What does Karl Baak play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Karl Baak opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Baak answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Karl Baak play as White?
As White, Karl Baak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Baak play as Black?
As Black, Karl Baak most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Karl Baak's FIDE rating?
Karl Baak is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Karl Baak played?
Our database contains 67 games by Karl Baak, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Baak?
67 games by Karl Baak 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.