Prepare against Adrian Gschnitzer
IM · DEU · World #1,354 classical · FIDE ID 1270337
When preparing against Adrian Gschnitzer, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,041 games by Adrian Gschnitzer, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Gschnitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Gschnitzer 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 | 2,421 | 2,449 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,360 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,389 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,041 | 432 | 302 | 307 | 41.5% |
| As White | 526 | 236 | 144 | 146 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 515 | 196 | 158 | 161 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Gschnitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Gschnitzer's side.
First moves as White (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 415 | 79.5% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 63 | 12.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 7.9% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 77.2% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 34 | 15.2% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.9% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 63.1% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 36.9% | 58.5% |
Adrian Gschnitzer's chess games
All 1,041 games by Adrian Gschnitzer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Sep 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: 432 wins, 302 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 66 | 34/12/20 | 51.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 15/13/16 | 34.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 18/10/13 | 43.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 28/19/13 | 46.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 7/10/14 | 22.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexey Sarana | 2,655 | Titled Tue | A58 |
| May 2019 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,628 | Titled Tue | D04 |
| Jun 2020 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,626 | Titled Tue | B38 |
| Mar 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | Titled Tue | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 255 | 113 | 2,291 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 29 | 18 | 2,248 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 20 | 10 | 2,331 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,221 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,500 |
| Basel Swiss YM | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,499 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,349 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Gschnitzer's chess games?
1,041 games by Adrian Gschnitzer, from Nov 2010 to Sep 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 Adrian Gschnitzer has played.
What does Adrian Gschnitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 522 games with White in our database, Adrian Gschnitzer opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Gschnitzer answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games).
What openings does Adrian Gschnitzer play as White?
As White, Adrian Gschnitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 51.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Gschnitzer play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Gschnitzer most often plays: Benoni Defense (60 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 515 games.
What is Adrian Gschnitzer's FIDE rating?
Adrian Gschnitzer is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Adrian Gschnitzer played?
Our database contains 1,041 games by Adrian Gschnitzer, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 302 draws, 307 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Gschnitzer?
1,041 games by Adrian Gschnitzer 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.