Prepare against Alexander Gasthofer
IM · DEU · World #1,958 classical · FIDE ID 4655150
When preparing against Alexander Gasthofer, expect 1.Nf3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 0.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Alexander Gasthofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gasthofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gasthofer 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 | 2,385 | 2,469 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,508 | 2,508 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 204 | 265 | 105 | 35.5% |
| As White | 279 | 119 | 129 | 31 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 295 | 85 | 136 | 74 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gasthofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gasthofer's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 234 | 83.9% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 26 | 9.3% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.9% | 86.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues g3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues g3 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gasthofer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 61.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 27 | 20.6% | 64.8% |
| d6 | 15 | 11.5% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 65.4% | 50.7% |
| d6 | 17 | 15.9% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 15.0% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Alexander Gasthofer's chess games
All 574 games by Alexander Gasthofer 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: 204 wins, 265 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 91 | 43/38/10 | 47.3% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 37 | 17/13/7 | 45.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 12/12/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 0/13/16 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 1/10/0 | 9.1% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,660 | BL2-Sued 0708 | D02 |
| Apr 2007 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,646 | 8th ch-EU | A37 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Graf | 2,620 | 8th ch-EU | D35 |
| May 2006 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,593 | Hockenheim | D56 |
| Mar 2004 | Aleksej Litwak | 2,537 | ch-GER internet U25 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,264 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,554 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,259 |
| 7th EU-ch | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,390 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| 1st Bad Koenigshofen | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-GER 87th | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,478 |
| BL2-Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gasthofer's chess games?
574 games by Alexander Gasthofer, 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 Alexander Gasthofer has played.
What does Alexander Gasthofer play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Alexander Gasthofer opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gasthofer answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gasthofer play as White?
As White, Alexander Gasthofer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (91 games, 47.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gasthofer play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gasthofer most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (28 games, 53.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Alexander Gasthofer's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gasthofer is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess and 2,508 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,469 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Alexander Gasthofer played?
Our database contains 574 games by Alexander Gasthofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 265 draws, 105 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gasthofer?
574 games by Alexander Gasthofer 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.