Prepare against Patrick Baier
Austria · World #29,239 classical · FIDE ID 1618300
When preparing against Patrick Baier, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 53 games by Patrick Baier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Baier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Baier 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 | 1,990 | 2,041 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,019 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 22.6% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Baier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Baier's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 59.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Baier usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Baier usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Baier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Baier usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Patrick Baier's chess games
All 53 games by Patrick Baier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Josef Ferrari | 2,139 | ch-AUT qual | E85 |
| Aug 2005 | Gernot Gruber | 2,102 | ch-AUT qual | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Georgi Georgiev | 2,101 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | E68 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael Herrmann | 2,079 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | B13 |
| Apr 2004 | Daniel Filip | 2,057 | ch-AUT U18 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-AUT2W 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,068 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 09th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,926 |
| 14th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,030 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,985 |
| 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Baier's chess games?
53 games by Patrick Baier, from Jul 2005 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 Patrick Baier has played.
What does Patrick Baier play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Patrick Baier opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Baier answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Patrick Baier play as White?
As White, Patrick Baier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Baier play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Baier most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Patrick Baier's FIDE rating?
Patrick Baier is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Patrick Baier played?
Our database contains 53 games by Patrick Baier, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Baier?
53 games by Patrick Baier 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.