Prepare against Winfried Basener
DEU · World #29,097 classical · FIDE ID 4617045
Our database contains 175 games by Winfried Basener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Basener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried Basener 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 | 1,991 | 2,214 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,018 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,120 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 44 | 44 | 87 | 25.1% |
| As White | 83 | 16 | 21 | 46 | 19.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 28 | 23 | 41 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Basener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Basener's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 79.5% | 31.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 31.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Basener usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Basener usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Basener usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Basener usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Basener usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Basener usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 58.0% | 27.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Winfried Basener's chess games
All 175 games by Winfried Basener 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: 44 wins, 44 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Kamil Miton | 2,495 | Garmisch Partenkirchen Open | B47 |
| Sep 2007 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,423 | Munich OIS Open | A25 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo Vadasz | 2,380 | Budapest FS10 IM | B17 |
| Oct 2007 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,277 | Munich OIS Open | C14 |
| Nov 2023 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,272 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2016 | 25 | 8.5 | 1,977 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 1996 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Munich MK | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| 77th ch-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| Munich Open 9192 | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Basener's chess games?
175 games by Winfried Basener, 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 Winfried Basener has played.
What does Winfried Basener play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Winfried Basener opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Basener answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Winfried Basener play as White?
As White, Winfried Basener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Basener play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Basener most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Winfried Basener's FIDE rating?
Winfried Basener is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Winfried Basener played?
Our database contains 175 games by Winfried Basener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 44 draws, 87 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Basener?
175 games by Winfried Basener 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.