Prepare against Elias Walder
Austria · World #22,330 classical · FIDE ID 1644254
Our database contains 45 games by Elias Walder, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elias Walder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Walder 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 | 2,038 | 2,058 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,039 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 17.8% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Walder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Walder's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Walder usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Walder usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Walder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Elias Walder's chess games
All 45 games by Elias Walder in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dominik Horvath | 2,396 | ch-AUT Blitz | C11 |
| May 2024 | Helmut Kummer | 2,145 | ch-AUT Rapid | A29 |
| Aug 2021 | Juergen Doeserich | 2,039 | 5th Innsbruck Open | E39 |
| Apr 2017 | Emanuel Hoegl | 1,992 | ch-AUT U18 | A59 |
| Jun 2024 | Bernhard Muehlbacher | 1,890 | ch-AUT Blitz | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2017 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,185 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| 21st Lienz Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,164 |
| Innsbruck Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,205 |
| 22nd Lienz Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,872 |
| 22nd Lienz Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Walder's chess games?
45 games by Elias Walder, from Mar 2015 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 Elias Walder has played.
What does Elias Walder play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Elias Walder opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Walder answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Elias Walder play as White?
As White, Elias Walder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Walder play as Black?
As Black, Elias Walder most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Elias Walder's FIDE rating?
Elias Walder is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Elias Walder played?
Our database contains 45 games by Elias Walder, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Walder?
45 games by Elias Walder 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.