Prepare against Lars Goldbeck
IM · DEU · World #1,611 classical · FIDE ID 16208188
Our database contains 428 games by Lars Goldbeck, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Goldbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Goldbeck 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 | 2,404 | 2,415 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,229 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,283 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 428 | 158 | 137 | 133 | 36.9% |
| As White | 223 | 90 | 66 | 67 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 205 | 68 | 71 | 66 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Goldbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Goldbeck's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 73.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 13.5% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 9.4% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Goldbeck usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 51.7% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 50 | 42.4% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 42.1% | 47.9% |
Lars Goldbeck's chess games
All 428 games by Lars Goldbeck in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 158 wins, 137 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ivan Saric | 2,665 | TCh-AUT 2025-26 | B52 |
| Apr 2026 | Borki Predojevic | 2,558 | Austrian Bundesliga 2025/26 | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,488 | 23rd Spilimbergo Open | E83 |
| Dec 2025 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,478 | TCh-AUT 2025-26 | E41 |
| Jan 2026 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,454 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 27 | 13 | 2,159 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 21 | 9 | 2,083 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,772 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,394 |
| 1st Rosenheim Millennium | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 2,018 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Rosenheim IM | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Goldbeck's chess games?
428 games by Lars Goldbeck, from Dec 2015 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 Lars Goldbeck has played.
What does Lars Goldbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Lars Goldbeck opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Goldbeck answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Lars Goldbeck play as White?
As White, Lars Goldbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Goldbeck play as Black?
As Black, Lars Goldbeck most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Lars Goldbeck's FIDE rating?
Lars Goldbeck is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lars Goldbeck played?
Our database contains 428 games by Lars Goldbeck, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 137 draws, 133 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Goldbeck?
428 games by Lars Goldbeck 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.