Prepare against Anton Santl
DEU · World #55,479 classical · FIDE ID 4613899
Our database contains 259 games by Anton Santl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Santl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Santl 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 | 1,872 | 2,188 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 100 | 65 | 94 | 38.6% |
| As White | 132 | 54 | 36 | 42 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 127 | 46 | 29 | 52 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Santl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Santl's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 109 | 82.6% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Santl usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Santl usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Santl usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Santl usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Santl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Santl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 98.2% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 87.2% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Anton Santl's chess games
All 259 games by Anton Santl 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: 100 wins, 65 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B65 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Fred Hedke | 2,360 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A11 |
| Sep 2000 | Klaus Opl | 2,326 | 11th Seefeld Open | E68 |
| Jan 1996 | Lutz Mattick | 2,275 | 7th Seefeld Open | A30 |
| Mar 2000 | Guenther Ballon | 2,240 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | E81 |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Schaefer | 2,231 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,063 |
| 77th chB-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Santl's chess games?
259 games by Anton Santl, 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 Anton Santl has played.
What does Anton Santl play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Anton Santl opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Santl answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Anton Santl play as White?
As White, Anton Santl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Santl play as Black?
As Black, Anton Santl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Anton Santl's FIDE rating?
Anton Santl is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Anton Santl played?
Our database contains 259 games by Anton Santl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 65 draws, 94 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Santl?
259 games by Anton Santl 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.