Prepare against Silas Backhaus
DEU · World #11,964 classical · FIDE ID 16224442
Our database contains 32 games by Silas Backhaus, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silas Backhaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silas Backhaus 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 | 2,142 | 2,181 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silas Backhaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silas Backhaus's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Silas Backhaus's chess games
All 32 games by Silas Backhaus in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Maximilian Ruff | 2,299 | ch-Baden 94th | E20 |
| Apr 2023 | Uwe Kleibel | 2,258 | 20th Neckar Open | B13 |
| Apr 2023 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,243 | 20th Neckar Open | D78 |
| Oct 2022 | Marcel Herm | 2,070 | ch-Baden 94th | A01 |
| Oct 2023 | Sarah Hund | 2,009 | ch-Baden 95th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden 95th | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-Baden 94th | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,729 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| 20th Neckar Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,451 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silas Backhaus's chess games?
32 games by Silas Backhaus, from Jun 2016 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 Silas Backhaus has played.
What does Silas Backhaus play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Silas Backhaus opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silas Backhaus answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Silas Backhaus play as White?
As White, Silas Backhaus's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silas Backhaus play as Black?
As Black, Silas Backhaus most often plays: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Silas Backhaus's FIDE rating?
Silas Backhaus is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Silas Backhaus played?
Our database contains 32 games by Silas Backhaus, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silas Backhaus?
32 games by Silas Backhaus 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.