Prepare against Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger
Austria · World #47,552 classical · FIDE ID 1613960
When preparing against Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisabeth Saler-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 | 1,904 | 1,994 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,912 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,919 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 50 | 37 | 77 | 30.5% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 17 | 33 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 18 | 20 | 44 | 22.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1990-2025): 286 rated games against 204 different opponents, across 91 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 229 | 63 | 69 | 97 | 27.5% | 1,938 | 1,854 | 8 |
| Rapid | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 27.3% | 1,825 | 1,716 | 2 |
| Blitz | 46 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 21.7% | 1,925 | 1,725 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 120 | 17 | 22 | 81 | 14.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 96 | 38 | 26 | 32 | 39.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 1,869 | 1,735 |
| 2024 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1,927 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1,848 | 1,772 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1,895 | 1,837 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,793 | 1,793 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1,912 | 1,740 |
| 2019 | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 1,875 | 1,775 |
| 2018 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1,982 | 1,859 |
| 2017 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1,942 | 1,850 |
| 2016 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1,975 | 1,761 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,064 | 1,904 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,936 | 1,736 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,843 | 1,843 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 | 1,982 |
| 2003 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2,041 | 2,041 |
| 2001 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2,084 | 2,084 |
| 1997 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1,948 | 1,803 |
| 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,944 | 1,864 |
| 1995 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2,003 | 1,825 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2,155 | 1,755 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,050 | 1,650 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 84.1% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Saler-Grafenberger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 40.6% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's chess games
All 164 games by Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Nov 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: 50 wins, 37 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Maria Horvath | 2,087 | ch-AUT w | D10 |
| Jan 2020 | Petra Kejzar | 2,080 | chT-AUT w 1920 | E14 |
| Nov 1990 | M Reddy Saritha | 2,070 | 29th Olympiad w | A29 |
| Jan 1999 | Ulrike Schwaninger | 2,045 | ch-AUT w | E21 |
| Apr 2018 | Anita Stangl | 2,042 | chT-AUT w 1718 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT w | 2003 | 70 | 35 | 1,988 |
| 4 Laender-Cup w | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| AUT-ch Vor1 Internet w | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,831 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
| chT-AUT w 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,622 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,405 |
| chT-AUT w 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's chess games?
164 games by Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger, from Oct 2003 to Nov 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 Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger has played.
What does Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger play as White?
As White, Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger play as Black?
As Black, Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger's FIDE rating?
Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger played?
Our database contains 164 games by Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 37 draws, 77 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisabeth Saler-Grafenberger?
164 games by Elisabeth Saler-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.