Prepare against Rolf-Dietrich Beran
DEU · World #38,492 classical · FIDE ID 12923699
Our database contains 74 games by Rolf-Dietrich Beran, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rolf-Dietrich Beran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf-Dietrich Beran 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 | 1,942 | 1,965 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 33.8% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf-Dietrich Beran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf-Dietrich Beran's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 91.9% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 51.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Beran usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Beran usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Beran usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Beran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Beran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Beran usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Rolf-Dietrich Beran's chess games
All 74 games by Rolf-Dietrich Beran in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Gerald Hildebrand | 2,114 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A25 |
| Feb 2019 | Bernd-Michael Werner | 2,095 | 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A36 |
| Jan 2010 | Peter Welz | 2,066 | Berlin Hellersdorf Open | A21 |
| Nov 2015 | Helmut Jacob | 2,002 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A10 |
| Feb 2018 | Herbert Mayer | 1,836 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Berlin Hellersdorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf-Dietrich Beran's chess games?
74 games by Rolf-Dietrich Beran, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Rolf-Dietrich Beran has played.
What does Rolf-Dietrich Beran play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Rolf-Dietrich Beran opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf-Dietrich Beran answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Rolf-Dietrich Beran play as White?
As White, Rolf-Dietrich Beran's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf-Dietrich Beran play as Black?
As Black, Rolf-Dietrich Beran most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rolf-Dietrich Beran's FIDE rating?
Rolf-Dietrich Beran is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Rolf-Dietrich Beran played?
Our database contains 74 games by Rolf-Dietrich Beran, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf-Dietrich Beran?
74 games by Rolf-Dietrich Beran 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.