Prepare against Michael Baumeister
DEU · World #74,287 classical · FIDE ID 533005605
When preparing against Michael Baumeister, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Baumeister, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Baumeister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Baumeister 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 | 1,808 | 1,933 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Baumeister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Baumeister's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Baumeister's chess games
All 30 games by Michael Baumeister in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Stefan Sanden | 2,330 | ch-Oberbayern | B18 |
| Apr 2000 | Andreas Hoenick | 2,029 | 8th Passau Open | B03 |
| Apr 2000 | Siegfried Schiessl | 1,872 | 8th Passau Open | A24 |
| Apr 1999 | Friedrich Skopetz | 1,705 | 7th Passau Open | C11 |
| Apr 2000 | Monika Weiss | 1,500 | 8th Passau Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,748 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Oberbayern | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| 1.Schach Open im Münchner Oberland | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Baumeister's chess games?
30 games by Michael Baumeister, from Oct 2024 to Sep 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 Michael Baumeister has played.
What does Michael Baumeister play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Michael Baumeister opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Baumeister answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Baumeister play as White?
As White, Michael Baumeister's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Baumeister play as Black?
As Black, Michael Baumeister most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Michael Baumeister's FIDE rating?
Michael Baumeister is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Michael Baumeister played?
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Baumeister, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Baumeister?
30 games by Michael Baumeister 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.