Prepare against Alexander Gschiel
FM · Austria · World #3,498 classical · FIDE ID 1653202
Our database contains 404 games by Alexander Gschiel, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gschiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gschiel 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 | 2,319 | 2,383 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,223 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,300 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 165 | 85 | 154 | 40.8% |
| As White | 203 | 92 | 45 | 66 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 201 | 73 | 40 | 88 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gschiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gschiel's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 68.5% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 15.8% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 10.3% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.4% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Gschiel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 50.5% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 37 | 38.1% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 59.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 25 | 41.0% | 42.0% |
Alexander Gschiel's chess games
All 404 games by Alexander Gschiel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 165 wins, 85 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 15/6/14 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,570 | chT-AUT 2122 | A46 |
| May 2025 | Dominik Horvath | 2,532 | TCh-AUT Blitz | D30 |
| May 2024 | Sabino Brunello | 2,507 | Vienna Norm Challenge | D05 |
| May 2024 | Samir Sahidi | 2,483 | Vienna Norm Challenge | E16 |
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Mazur | 2,460 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 1,626 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,416 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,956 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,075 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,600 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,406 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Philipp Wendl (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gschiel's chess games?
404 games by Alexander Gschiel, from Sep 2015 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 Gschiel has played.
What does Alexander Gschiel play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Alexander Gschiel opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gschiel answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gschiel play as White?
As White, Alexander Gschiel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gschiel play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gschiel most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Alexander Gschiel's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gschiel is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Alexander Gschiel played?
Our database contains 404 games by Alexander Gschiel, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 85 draws, 154 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gschiel?
404 games by Alexander Gschiel 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.