Prepare against Robert Bethke
DEU · World #17,388 classical · FIDE ID 12959251
Our database contains 237 games by Robert Bethke, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Bethke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Bethke 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 | 2,081 | 2,100 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,126 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 74 | 99 | 64 | 31.2% |
| As White | 130 | 47 | 61 | 22 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 27 | 38 | 42 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Bethke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Bethke's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 100 | 76.9% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 17.7% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 61.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Bethke usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Bethke usually continues Nc3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bethke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Bethke usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bethke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bethke usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 89.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 74.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Robert Bethke's chess games
All 237 games by Robert Bethke in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 74 wins, 99 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 15/22/6 | 34.9% |
| D35 | English Opening | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sebastian Bauer | 2,380 | 41st St Veit Open | E97 |
| Dec 2020 | Luca Suvorov | 2,279 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | E50 |
| Dec 2020 | Fiona Sieber | 2,275 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C42 |
| Nov 2018 | Bernhard Kettler | 2,240 | Hessenliga 1819 | C44 |
| Nov 2019 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,222 | Hessenliga 1921 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 1,444 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2013 | 16 | 8 | 855 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 1,897 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,695 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Bethke's chess games?
237 games by Robert Bethke, from Jun 2013 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 Robert Bethke has played.
What does Robert Bethke play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Robert Bethke opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Bethke answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Robert Bethke play as White?
As White, Robert Bethke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (43 games, 34.9% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Bethke play as Black?
As Black, Robert Bethke most often plays: Petrov's Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Robert Bethke's FIDE rating?
Robert Bethke is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Robert Bethke played?
Our database contains 237 games by Robert Bethke, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 99 draws, 64 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Bethke?
237 games by Robert Bethke 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.