Prepare against Moritz Basel
DEU · World #49,732 classical · FIDE ID 1271652
Our database contains 63 games by Moritz Basel, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Basel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz Basel 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 | 1,894 | 1,913 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,915 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Basel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Basel's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 78.8% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 21.2% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Basel usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Basel usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Basel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Basel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Basel usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Basel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Moritz Basel's chess games
All 63 games by Moritz Basel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Claus Bebersdorf | 1,991 | 23rd Schweinfurt Open | B01 |
| Sep 2024 | Winfried Rebitzer | 1,981 | 6th Bamberg Open | B21 |
| Apr 2018 | Michael Scholz | 1,861 | ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | A00 |
| Feb 2023 | Julian Weber | 1,858 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | C30 |
| Apr 2012 | Thomas Heller | 1,729 | ch-Unterfranken HA 63rd | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HA 63rd | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,577 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,749 |
| ch-Unterfranken HT 61th | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,463 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 60th | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,378 |
| chT-Unterfranken HA 59th | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,266 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| Erfurt AT Open 24th | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Basel's chess games?
63 games by Moritz Basel, from May 2016 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 Moritz Basel has played.
What does Moritz Basel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Moritz Basel opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Basel answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Moritz Basel play as White?
As White, Moritz Basel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Basel play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Basel most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Moritz Basel's FIDE rating?
Moritz Basel is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Moritz Basel played?
Our database contains 63 games by Moritz Basel, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Basel?
63 games by Moritz Basel 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.