Prepare against Winfried Bartsch
DEU · World #85,636 classical · FIDE ID 12970417
When preparing against Winfried Bartsch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Winfried Bartsch, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Bartsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried Bartsch 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 | 1,772 | 1,883 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Bartsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Bartsch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Winfried Bartsch's chess games
All 39 games by Winfried Bartsch in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Udo Loos | 2,063 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A21 |
| May 2019 | Hubertus Taube | 2,045 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | D36 |
| Aug 2023 | Guenther Jehnichen | 2,016 | 10th Arber Open | E01 |
| May 2019 | Anton Santl | 1,952 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A20 |
| Mar 2024 | Boris Litfin | 1,938 | Bad Woerishofen Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,954 |
| 16th ch-Nittenau | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,734 |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,743 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| 11th Arber Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Bartsch's chess games?
39 games by Winfried Bartsch, from Aug 2013 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 Winfried Bartsch has played.
What does Winfried Bartsch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Winfried Bartsch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Bartsch answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Winfried Bartsch play as White?
As White, Winfried Bartsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Bartsch play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Bartsch most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Winfried Bartsch's FIDE rating?
Winfried Bartsch is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Winfried Bartsch played?
Our database contains 39 games by Winfried Bartsch, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Bartsch?
39 games by Winfried Bartsch 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.