Prepare against Wolfgang Baumeister
DEU · World #79,034 classical · FIDE ID 24636665
When preparing against Wolfgang Baumeister, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Wolfgang Baumeister, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Baumeister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Baumeister 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 | 1,793 | 1,892 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 37 | 29 | 79 | 25.5% |
| As White | 77 | 22 | 18 | 37 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 15 | 11 | 42 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Baumeister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Baumeister's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 71.4% | 41.8% |
| f4 | 17 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Na3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 22% of White games, 35.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Baumeister usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 74.1% | 22.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 38.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Baumeister's chess games
All 145 games by Wolfgang Baumeister in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 29 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Jan Klatt | 2,177 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A00 |
| Aug 2008 | Wolfgang Schueler | 2,061 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C50 |
| Jul 2012 | Bernd Kievelitz | 2,034 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A03 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Grillich | 2,032 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C01 |
| Apr 2017 | Jens Kutschke | 1,979 | ch-Berlin QT | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,852 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,666 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,006 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,671 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Baumeister's chess games?
145 games by Wolfgang Baumeister, from Oct 2005 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 Wolfgang Baumeister has played.
What does Wolfgang Baumeister play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Baumeister opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.f4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Baumeister answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Baumeister play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Baumeister's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Baumeister play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Baumeister most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Wolfgang Baumeister's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Baumeister is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Wolfgang Baumeister played?
Our database contains 145 games by Wolfgang Baumeister, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 29 draws, 79 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Baumeister?
145 games by Wolfgang Baumeister 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.