Prepare against Wilhelm Becker
DEU · World #33,395 classical · FIDE ID 4674120
When preparing against Wilhelm Becker, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%).
Our database contains 137 games by Wilhelm Becker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm 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 | 1,967 | 2,052 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 47 | 56 | 34 | 34.3% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 27 | 14 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 22 | 29 | 20 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Becker's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Becker usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Wilhelm Becker's chess games
All 137 games by Wilhelm Becker 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: 47 wins, 56 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Rolf Kohlei | 2,099 | ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | A90 |
| Jan 1999 | Paul Oberweis | 2,090 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | E74 |
| Apr 2011 | Stephen Kutzner | 2,084 | chT-SVR MTB 34th | D36 |
| Apr 2015 | Edmund Schnur | 2,062 | ch-SVR MTB 38th | C18 |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Melnikov | 2,062 | chT-SVR MTB 34th | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RL B | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-SVR MTB 31th | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 37th | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,010 |
| ch-SVR MTB 30th | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
| chT-SVR MTB 34th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-SVR MTB 35th | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,840 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Becker's chess games?
137 games by Wilhelm Becker, 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 Wilhelm Becker has played.
What does Wilhelm Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Becker opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Becker answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Becker play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Becker's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Becker play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Becker most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Wilhelm Becker's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Becker is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Wilhelm Becker played?
Our database contains 137 games by Wilhelm Becker, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 56 draws, 34 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Becker?
137 games by Wilhelm 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.