Prepare against David Schernthaner
FM · Austria · World #2,062 classical · FIDE ID 1649574
Our database contains 530 games by David Schernthaner, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Schernthaner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Schernthaner 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 | 2,380 | 2,404 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,280 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,385 | 2,405 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 530 | 218 | 143 | 169 | 41.1% |
| As White | 273 | 124 | 74 | 75 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 257 | 94 | 69 | 94 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Schernthaner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Schernthaner's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 60.8% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 45 | 16.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 11.7% | 57.8% |
| g3 | 18 | 6.6% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Bb2 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Schernthaner usually continues Bb2 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 57.7% | 56.1% |
| g6 | 29 | 20.4% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 6 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 72.6% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
David Schernthaner's chess games
All 530 games by David Schernthaner in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 218 wins, 143 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 45 | 27/1/17 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 13/5/17 | 37.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jun 2025 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,447 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | Andreas Diermair | 2,441 | ch-AUT Blitz | A33 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Dec 2024 | A Vasli | 2,401 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 139 | 71 | 2,258 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 36 | 19 | 2,334 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 1,749 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,482 |
| chT2M-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Kristoferitsch (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Schernthaner's chess games?
530 games by David Schernthaner, from Jun 2015 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 David Schernthaner has played.
What does David Schernthaner play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, David Schernthaner opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Schernthaner answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does David Schernthaner play as White?
As White, David Schernthaner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (45 games, 60.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Schernthaner play as Black?
As Black, David Schernthaner most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is David Schernthaner's FIDE rating?
David Schernthaner is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,385 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Mar 2025).
How many games has David Schernthaner played?
Our database contains 530 games by David Schernthaner, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 143 draws, 169 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Schernthaner?
530 games by David Schernthaner 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.