Prepare against Edgar Blocher
Austria · World #45,082 classical · FIDE ID 1604864
Our database contains 65 games by Edgar Blocher, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Blocher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Blocher 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 | 1,913 | 2,055 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,914 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,958 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 35.4% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Blocher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Blocher's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 32.3% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Blocher usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Blocher usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Blocher usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Blocher usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Blocher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Blocher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Edgar Blocher's chess games
All 65 games by Edgar Blocher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Schmitz | 2,100 | 15th Liechtenstein Open | A34 |
| Aug 2003 | Nenad Radosavljevic | 1,999 | 14th Vienna Open B | A29 |
| Jan 1995 | Reinhard Forster | 1,970 | chT-AUT 9596 | D02 |
| Aug 2003 | Karl-Heinz Rus | 1,934 | 14th Vienna Open B | B07 |
| Aug 2003 | Robert Novotny | 1,929 | 14th Vienna Open B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 1,978 |
| 13th Liechtenstein Open | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 1 | 1,745 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1996 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
Interactive opening tree from all 65 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Blocher's chess games?
65 games by Edgar Blocher, from Jul 2007 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 Edgar Blocher has played.
What does Edgar Blocher play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Edgar Blocher opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Blocher answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Edgar Blocher play as White?
As White, Edgar Blocher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Blocher play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Blocher most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Edgar Blocher's FIDE rating?
Edgar Blocher is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Edgar Blocher played?
Our database contains 65 games by Edgar Blocher, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Blocher?
65 games by Edgar Blocher 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.