Prepare against Eduard Mittelbach
Austria · World #99,485 classical · FIDE ID 1624555
When preparing against Eduard Mittelbach, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Eduard Mittelbach, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Mittelbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Mittelbach 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 | 1,731 | 1,866 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,866 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,866 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 23 | 3 | 51 | 29.9% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 2 | 23 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Mittelbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Mittelbach's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 56.1% | 39.1% |
| g4 | 18 | 43.9% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 39.1% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 44% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues Bg2 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mittelbach usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 19.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Eduard Mittelbach's chess games
All 77 games by Eduard Mittelbach in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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, 3 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Michael Gratze | 2,139 | 14th Vienna Open | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Duke Kreutzmann | 2,036 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Stefan Ranner | 1,999 | Vienna Husek Open B | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Martin Schroettner | 1,934 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | A16 |
| Oct 2015 | Sandor Reyna Hernandez | 1,933 | 37th Arco Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,957 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,350 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,501 |
| 23rd Zalakaros Open | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,720 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,515 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Mittelbach's chess games?
77 games by Eduard Mittelbach, from Mar 2011 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 Eduard Mittelbach has played.
What does Eduard Mittelbach play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Eduard Mittelbach opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.g4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Mittelbach answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eduard Mittelbach play as White?
As White, Eduard Mittelbach's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Mittelbach play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Mittelbach most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Eduard Mittelbach's FIDE rating?
Eduard Mittelbach is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Eduard Mittelbach played?
Our database contains 77 games by Eduard Mittelbach, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 51 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Mittelbach?
77 games by Eduard Mittelbach 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.