Prepare against Klaus Baer
DEU · World #108,903 classical · FIDE ID 16245920
When preparing against Klaus Baer, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 48 games by Klaus Baer, covering Jul 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Baer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Baer 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 | 1,707 | 1,794 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 22.9% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 82 rated games against 79 different opponents, across 18 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 52 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 17.3% | 1,812 | 1,649 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 51 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 15.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1,875 | 1,646 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,900 | 1,580 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1,739 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1,853 | 2,119 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,724 | 1,724 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,628 | 1,628 |
| 2019 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1,798 | 1,772 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1,787 | 1,554 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,924 | 1,524 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,875 | 1,475 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,668 | 1,268 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,775 | 1,575 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,647 | 1,547 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Baer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Baer's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 80.0% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 47.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Baer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Baer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Klaus Baer's chess games
All 48 games by Klaus Baer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 23 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Michael Neumann | 2,122 | 39th Muenster Open-B | B23 |
| Nov 2022 | Ralf Schwietering | 1,799 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr2 2223 | A86 |
| Nov 2019 | Julian Suer | 1,779 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | B21 |
| Apr 2022 | Michal Gulik | 1,759 | Muensterland Regionalliga Playoff Gr2 | A40 |
| Sep 2019 | Michael Bienhuels | 1,658 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,512 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,737 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr2 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,886 |
| 39th Muenster Open-B | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,284 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,523 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,561 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,441 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Baer's chess games?
48 games by Klaus Baer, from Jul 2017 to Nov 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 Klaus Baer has played.
What does Klaus Baer play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Klaus Baer opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Baer answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Klaus Baer play as White?
As White, Klaus Baer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Baer play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Baer most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Klaus Baer's FIDE rating?
Klaus Baer is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Klaus Baer played?
Our database contains 48 games by Klaus Baer, covering Jul 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 23 draws, 14 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Baer?
48 games by Klaus Baer 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.