Prepare against Alexander Gschwandtl
Austria · World #25,154 classical · FIDE ID 1666401
When preparing against Alexander Gschwandtl, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Gschwandtl, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gschwandtl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gschwandtl 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 | 2,017 | 2,063 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,018 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 6 | 28 | 22.7% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gschwandtl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gschwandtl's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 28.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 28.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gschwandtl usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gschwandtl usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gschwandtl usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Gschwandtl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gschwandtl usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Gschwandtl's chess games
All 44 games by Alexander Gschwandtl in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Stefan Hahn | 2,018 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U18 | C56 |
| Apr 2024 | Christian Ruescher | 1,961 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | B11 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Trummer | 1,785 | ch-AUT U16 | A08 |
| Mar 2024 | Eduard Raber | 1,768 | ch-AUT U16 | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Ernesto Squasi | 1,743 | ch-AUT U16 | C82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U14 | 2022 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,303 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,102 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,683 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,969 |
| 39. Sonnenterrassen Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,945 |
| 33rd Feffernitz Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
| 38th Sonnenterassen Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gschwandtl's chess games?
44 games by Alexander Gschwandtl, from Dec 2021 to Aug 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 Gschwandtl has played.
What does Alexander Gschwandtl play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexander Gschwandtl opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gschwandtl answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gschwandtl play as White?
As White, Alexander Gschwandtl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gschwandtl play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gschwandtl most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alexander Gschwandtl's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gschwandtl is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alexander Gschwandtl played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Gschwandtl, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gschwandtl?
44 games by Alexander Gschwandtl 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.