Prepare against Anatol Vitouch
FM · Austria · World #5,958 classical · FIDE ID 1610651
Our database contains 366 games by Anatol Vitouch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatol Vitouch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatol Vitouch 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 | 2,248 | 2,364 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,333 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,277 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 108 | 141 | 117 | 29.5% |
| As White | 187 | 70 | 65 | 52 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 179 | 38 | 76 | 65 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatol Vitouch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatol Vitouch's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 95 | 50.8% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 27 | 14.4% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 12.8% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 22 | 11.8% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 53.2% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Vitouch usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 21.5% | 38.2% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 19.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 17.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 17.7% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 15.2% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 30.5% | 36.1% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 22.0% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.6% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
Anatol Vitouch's chess games
All 366 games by Anatol Vitouch 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: 108 wins, 141 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Oliver Mihok | 2,445 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | A37 |
| Jan 2014 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,436 | chT2O-AUT 1314 | A09 |
| Feb 2015 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,434 | chT-AUT 1415 | A36 |
| Feb 2015 | Pavel Blatny | 2,414 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | B20 |
| Jan 2018 | Oliver Lehner | 2,407 | chT-AUT 1718 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,322 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,427 |
| chT-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,261 |
| chT-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,260 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,156 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,421 |
| chT2O-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatol Vitouch's chess games?
366 games by Anatol Vitouch, 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 Anatol Vitouch has played.
What does Anatol Vitouch play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Anatol Vitouch opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatol Vitouch answers 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Anatol Vitouch play as White?
As White, Anatol Vitouch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatol Vitouch play as Black?
As Black, Anatol Vitouch most often plays: Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Anatol Vitouch's FIDE rating?
Anatol Vitouch is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Anatol Vitouch played?
Our database contains 366 games by Anatol Vitouch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 141 draws, 117 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatol Vitouch?
366 games by Anatol Vitouch 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.