Prepare against Norbert Bauer
DEU · World #28,293 classical · FIDE ID 4630254
Our database contains 253 games by Norbert Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Bauer 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 | 1,996 | 2,201 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,086 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 112 | 87 | 54 | 44.3% |
| As White | 124 | 54 | 41 | 29 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 58 | 46 | 25 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Bauer's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 64.5% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 25.8% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.9% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bauer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 93.4% | 64.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 94.9% | 63.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Norbert Bauer's chess games
All 253 games by Norbert Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 87 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Ahmed Anibar | 2,285 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | B41 |
| Sep 2020 | Friedemann Brock | 2,249 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2021 | E14 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Voigt | 2,235 | 1st Tierpark Open | E12 |
| Dec 2019 | Ronald Mehl | 2,099 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | E15 |
| Oct 2019 | Bernd Wandel | 2,064 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 1,985 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,939 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Bauer's chess games?
253 games by Norbert Bauer, from Apr 2003 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 Norbert Bauer has played.
What does Norbert Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Norbert Bauer opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Bauer answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Norbert Bauer play as White?
As White, Norbert Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Bauer most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Norbert Bauer's FIDE rating?
Norbert Bauer is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Norbert Bauer played?
Our database contains 253 games by Norbert Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 87 draws, 54 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Bauer?
253 games by Norbert Bauer 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.