Prepare against Steven Baerwolf
DEU · World #6,253 classical · FIDE ID 24658634
Our database contains 163 games by Steven Baerwolf, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Baerwolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Baerwolf 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 | 2,241 | 2,252 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 63 | 52 | 48 | 38.7% |
| As White | 78 | 35 | 23 | 20 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 85 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Baerwolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Baerwolf's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 53.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 32.1% | 66.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 66.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Baerwolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 40.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 32.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Steven Baerwolf's chess games
All 163 games by Steven Baerwolf in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 63 wins, 52 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Laurence E Webb | 2,252 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | E31 |
| Jul 2019 | Markku Hartikainen | 2,237 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B35 |
| Sep 2018 | Thomas Fuellgrabe | 2,232 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | A01 |
| Mar 2017 | Marcel Quast | 2,215 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | C41 |
| Jul 2020 | Michael Paris | 2,213 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,172 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2008 | 14 | 6 | 1,136 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,235 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Baerwolf's chess games?
163 games by Steven Baerwolf, from Jul 2008 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 Steven Baerwolf has played.
What does Steven Baerwolf play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Steven Baerwolf opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Baerwolf answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Steven Baerwolf play as White?
As White, Steven Baerwolf's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Baerwolf play as Black?
As Black, Steven Baerwolf most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Steven Baerwolf's FIDE rating?
Steven Baerwolf is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Steven Baerwolf played?
Our database contains 163 games by Steven Baerwolf, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 52 draws, 48 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Baerwolf?
163 games by Steven Baerwolf 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.