Prepare against Dieter Grafenberger
Austria · World #39,376 classical · FIDE ID 1607715
Our database contains 43 games by Dieter Grafenberger, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Grafenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Grafenberger 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 | 1,938 | 1,965 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,924 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,899 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 34.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Grafenberger usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Dieter Grafenberger's chess games
All 43 games by Dieter Grafenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,167 | 41st St Veit Open | A55 |
| Apr 2020 | Michael Missethan | 2,015 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | Alois Schwabeneder | 2,004 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Werner Schneider-Zinner | 1,967 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Heinrich Leschhorn | 1,932 | 3rd Casino Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,202 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,734 |
| 4th Casino Open | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,007 |
| 20th Jacques Lemans Open | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Grafenberger's chess games?
43 games by Dieter Grafenberger, from Mar 2018 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 Dieter Grafenberger has played.
What does Dieter Grafenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dieter Grafenberger opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Grafenberger answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dieter Grafenberger play as White?
As White, Dieter Grafenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Grafenberger play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Grafenberger most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Dieter Grafenberger's FIDE rating?
Dieter Grafenberger is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Dieter Grafenberger played?
Our database contains 43 games by Dieter Grafenberger, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Grafenberger?
43 games by Dieter Grafenberger 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.