Prepare against Erich Grebenar
Austria · World #95,388 classical · FIDE ID 1609408
When preparing against Erich Grebenar, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Erich Grebenar, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Grebenar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Grebenar 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 | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Grebenar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Grebenar's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Grebenar usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Grebenar usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Grebenar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Erich Grebenar's chess games
All 36 games by Erich Grebenar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Ernst Sackl | 1,785 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | A07 |
| Jan 2012 | Roderich Nigg | 1,693 | ch-Graz B | A10 |
| Jan 2016 | Guenther Essich | 1,666 | Leitersdorf Open | E21 |
| Jan 2012 | Peter Haeusl | 1,621 | ch-Graz B | E17 |
| Jan 2015 | Markus Hainzl | 1,614 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-Graz B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Leitersdorf Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Grebenar's chess games?
36 games by Erich Grebenar, from Apr 2016 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 Erich Grebenar has played.
What does Erich Grebenar play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Erich Grebenar opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Grebenar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Erich Grebenar play as White?
As White, Erich Grebenar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Grebenar play as Black?
As Black, Erich Grebenar most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Erich Grebenar's FIDE rating?
Erich Grebenar is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erich Grebenar played?
Our database contains 36 games by Erich Grebenar, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Grebenar?
36 games by Erich Grebenar 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.