Prepare against Alfred Bodner
Austria · World #82,965 classical · FIDE ID 1610333
When preparing against Alfred Bodner, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Alfred Bodner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Bodner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Bodner 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 | 1,780 | 2,071 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 65 | 46 | 93 | 31.9% |
| As White | 108 | 44 | 21 | 43 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 96 | 21 | 25 | 50 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Bodner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Bodner's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 45.4% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 28.7% | 37.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 25.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Bodner usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Bodner usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bodner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 37.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Bodner usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bodner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bodner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 36.1% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.1% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 94.3% | 28.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Alfred Bodner's chess games
All 204 games by Alfred Bodner 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: 65 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1985 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,370 | Calimanesti Preliminaries A | C56 |
| Jan 1992 | Slavisa Peric | 2,280 | Werfen Open A | C16 |
| Jan 1993 | H. Mueller | 2,270 | Finkenstein Open | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Walter Ebner | 2,245 | chT2S-AUT 9495 | A05 |
| Jan 2000 | Herwig Pilaj | 2,241 | 19th Jacques Lemans Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| Lienz Open | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Styrian Open B | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Bodner's chess games?
204 games by Alfred Bodner, 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 Alfred Bodner has played.
What does Alfred Bodner play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Alfred Bodner opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Bodner answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alfred Bodner play as White?
As White, Alfred Bodner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Bodner play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Bodner most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Alfred Bodner's FIDE rating?
Alfred Bodner is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alfred Bodner played?
Our database contains 204 games by Alfred Bodner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Bodner?
204 games by Alfred Bodner 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.