Prepare against Peter Bauer
FM · DEU · World #9,812 classical · FIDE ID 4603877
When preparing against Peter Bauer, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 98 games by Peter Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Peter Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,173 | 2,295 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,239 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 30 | 36 | 32 | 30.6% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 8 | 22 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Bauer's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 86.0% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bauer usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Bauer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Bauer's chess games
All 98 games by Peter Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 30 wins, 36 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Igor Solomunovic | 2,435 | BL2-Sued 0304 | B89 |
| Dec 2017 | Christian Mann | 2,416 | BL2-Sued 1718 | C11 |
| Apr 2006 | Martin Klebel | 2,391 | BL2-Sued 0506 | B80 |
| May 2003 | Hartmut Metz | 2,351 | 9th Bodensee-Cup | E61 |
| Nov 2005 | Lothar Arnold | 2,348 | BL2-Sued 0506 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| BL2-Sued 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| BL2-Sued 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| BL2-Sued 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Bauer's chess games?
98 games by Peter Bauer, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Peter Bauer has played.
What does Peter Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Peter Bauer opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Bauer answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Peter Bauer play as White?
As White, Peter Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Peter Bauer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Peter Bauer's FIDE rating?
Peter Bauer is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Bauer played?
Our database contains 98 games by Peter Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 36 draws, 32 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Bauer?
98 games by Peter 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.