Prepare against Edwin Fischer
DEU · World #6,797 classical · FIDE ID 12994383
Our database contains 86 games by Edwin Fischer, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Fischer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Fischer 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 | 2,229 | 2,285 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,141 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,141 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 39.5% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Fischer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Fischer's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 69.6% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Fischer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fischer usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fischer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Fischer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Edwin Fischer's chess games
All 86 games by Edwin Fischer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 34 wins, 32 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,391 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B01 |
| Sep 2014 | Felix Stips | 2,315 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Cedric Oberhofer | 2,300 | 4th Bamberg Open | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Sven Roemling | 2,228 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | D34 |
| Mar 2023 | Sebastian Pallas | 2,203 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,288 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,391 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-Sachsen | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin Fischer's chess games?
86 games by Edwin Fischer, from Oct 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 Edwin Fischer has played.
What does Edwin Fischer play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Edwin Fischer opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Fischer answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Edwin Fischer play as White?
As White, Edwin Fischer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Fischer play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Fischer most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Edwin Fischer's FIDE rating?
Edwin Fischer is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Edwin Fischer played?
Our database contains 86 games by Edwin Fischer, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 32 draws, 20 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Fischer?
86 games by Edwin Fischer 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.