Prepare against Tobias Baerwinkel
FM · DEU · World #5,089 classical · FIDE ID 4637429
Our database contains 419 games by Tobias Baerwinkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Baerwinkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Baerwinkel 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 | 2,271 | 2,389 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,348 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,381 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 182 | 123 | 114 | 43.4% |
| As White | 219 | 92 | 73 | 54 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 200 | 90 | 50 | 60 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Baerwinkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Baerwinkel's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 63.0% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 32 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.1% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 17 | 7.8% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.1% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Baerwinkel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 70.5% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 14.3% | 65.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 12.5% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 64.2% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Tobias Baerwinkel's chess games
All 419 games by Tobias Baerwinkel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 182 wins, 123 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/1/8 | 60.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Leonid Kritz | 2,597 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | B30 |
| May 2014 | Aryam Abreu Delgado | 2,464 | 49th Capablanca Memorial Open | A06 |
| Nov 2006 | Yuri Boidman | 2,438 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | B53 |
| May 2014 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,430 | 49th Capablanca Memorial Open | A12 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,415 | Oberliga Sued W 9495 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 21 | 11 | 2,202 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 2,147 |
| ch-SJRP U17 | 1998 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-RLPF U13 | 1994 | 16 | 10 | – |
| ch-SJP U20 | 1997 | 14 | 9 | – |
| ch-SJRP U15 | 1996 | 14 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Baerwinkel's chess games?
419 games by Tobias Baerwinkel, from Apr 2003 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 Tobias Baerwinkel has played.
What does Tobias Baerwinkel play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Tobias Baerwinkel opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Baerwinkel answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tobias Baerwinkel play as White?
As White, Tobias Baerwinkel's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Baerwinkel play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Baerwinkel most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Tobias Baerwinkel's FIDE rating?
Tobias Baerwinkel is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Tobias Baerwinkel played?
Our database contains 419 games by Tobias Baerwinkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 123 draws, 114 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Baerwinkel?
419 games by Tobias Baerwinkel 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.