Prepare against Reinhard Baier
DEU · World #44,487 classical · FIDE ID 24600555
Our database contains 59 games by Reinhard Baier, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Baier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard 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 | 1,916 | 2,090 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,932 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 32.2% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Baier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Baier's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 36.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Baier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Reinhard Baier's chess games
All 59 games by Reinhard Baier in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,426 | Travemuende Open 29th | B50 |
| May 2008 | Ulrich Schwekendiek | 2,285 | Berlin Unicorn Open | C29 |
| May 2008 | Gerhard Lueders | 2,276 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D08 |
| May 2008 | Kay Schoenberger | 1,922 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B55 |
| Apr 2008 | Armin Krawatzki | 1,877 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| 1st Berlin Spandau Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| Berlin Spandau Open 2nd | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,755 |
| Travemuende Open 29th | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Baier's chess games?
59 games by Reinhard Baier, from Oct 2004 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 Reinhard Baier has played.
What does Reinhard Baier play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Reinhard Baier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Baier answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Baier play as White?
As White, Reinhard Baier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Baier play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Baier most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Reinhard Baier's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Baier is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Reinhard Baier played?
Our database contains 59 games by Reinhard Baier, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Baier?
59 games by Reinhard 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.