Prepare against Daniel Kristoferitsch
FM · Austria · World #3,277 classical · FIDE ID 1642650
Our database contains 461 games by Daniel Kristoferitsch, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kristoferitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kristoferitsch 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 | 2,327 | 2,348 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,194 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 194 | 139 | 128 | 42.1% |
| As White | 232 | 102 | 73 | 57 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 229 | 92 | 66 | 71 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kristoferitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kristoferitsch's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 78.9% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 9.9% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 6.9% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.3% | 85.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kristoferitsch usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 54.3% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 31 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 20.9% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 86.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Kristoferitsch's chess games
All 461 games by Daniel Kristoferitsch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 194 wins, 139 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 31 | 6/16/9 | 19.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 22/13/8 | 51.2% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,578 | TCh-AUT Blitz | E38 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Markgraf | 2,477 | Bundesliga 2022-23 | A87 |
| Jun 2021 | Andreas Diermair | 2,459 | ch-AUT Blitz | A43 |
| Aug 2026 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,435 | 39. Sonnenterrassen Open 2026 | A00 |
| Dec 2024 | Rajat Makkar | 2,433 | 11th Sunway Sitges | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2017 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,538 |
| ch-AUT U08 | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 1,174 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2019 | 14 | 12 | 1,985 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2021 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,555 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2023 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,287 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,212 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Schernthaner (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kristoferitsch's chess games?
461 games by Daniel Kristoferitsch, from Sep 2014 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 Daniel Kristoferitsch has played.
What does Daniel Kristoferitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Daniel Kristoferitsch opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kristoferitsch answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kristoferitsch play as White?
As White, Daniel Kristoferitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kristoferitsch play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kristoferitsch most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Daniel Kristoferitsch's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kristoferitsch is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Daniel Kristoferitsch played?
Our database contains 461 games by Daniel Kristoferitsch, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 139 draws, 128 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kristoferitsch?
461 games by Daniel Kristoferitsch 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.