Prepare against Walter Becker
FM · DEU · World #3,739 classical · FIDE ID 4640314
Our database contains 160 games by Walter Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Becker 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 | 2,311 | 2,357 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 70 | 46 | 44 | 43.8% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Becker's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 92.7% | 56.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 6.1% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Becker usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 42.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 28.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 35.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 21.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Walter Becker's chess games
All 160 games by Walter Becker 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: 70 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Peter Lukacs | 2,520 | BL2-Nord 9798 | A51 |
| Sep 2004 | Lars Thiede | 2,442 | 2nd Cala d'Or | B06 |
| Feb 2007 | Steffen Pedersen | 2,435 | BL2-Nord 0607 | A51 |
| Jan 1997 | Reinhart Fuchs | 2,420 | BL2-Nord 9798 | C00 |
| Mar 2014 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,412 | Oberliga Nord O 1314 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,429 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,320 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,407 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Becker's chess games?
160 games by Walter Becker, 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 Walter Becker has played.
What does Walter Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Walter Becker opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Becker answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Walter Becker play as White?
As White, Walter Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Becker play as Black?
As Black, Walter Becker most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Walter Becker's FIDE rating?
Walter Becker is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Walter Becker played?
Our database contains 160 games by Walter Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Becker?
160 games by Walter Becker 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.