Prepare against Mario Baumhackel
CM · DEU · World #14,112 classical · FIDE ID 4636953
Our database contains 164 games by Mario Baumhackel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Baumhackel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Baumhackel 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 | 2,115 | 2,181 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 41 | 85 | 38 | 25.0% |
| As White | 79 | 18 | 46 | 15 | 22.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 23 | 39 | 23 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 84.8% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Baumhackel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 68.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 31.7% | 69.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mario Baumhackel's chess games
All 164 games by Mario Baumhackel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 85 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/12/3 | 21.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Edward Formanek | 2,350 | Weilburg NBG Open | D28 |
| Oct 2002 | Ralf Dunsbach | 2,277 | Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | D03 |
| Feb 2004 | Horst Mueller | 2,251 | Hessenliga 0304 | A46 |
| Mar 2002 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,247 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | D46 |
| Nov 2001 | Daniel Wichmann | 2,234 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,994 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,134 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Hessenliga 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Baumhackel's chess games?
164 games by Mario Baumhackel, from Apr 2003 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 Mario Baumhackel has played.
What does Mario Baumhackel play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Mario Baumhackel opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Baumhackel answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Baumhackel play as White?
As White, Mario Baumhackel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Baumhackel play as Black?
As Black, Mario Baumhackel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Mario Baumhackel's FIDE rating?
Mario Baumhackel is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Mario Baumhackel played?
Our database contains 164 games by Mario Baumhackel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 85 draws, 38 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Baumhackel?
164 games by Mario Baumhackel 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.