Prepare against Erwin Garn
Austria · World #54,925 classical · FIDE ID 1604953
Our database contains 43 games by Erwin Garn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Garn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Garn 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 | 1,874 | 2,040 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,967 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 44.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Garn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Garn's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Garn usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Garn usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garn usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Erwin Garn's chess games
All 43 games by Erwin Garn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Klaus2 Bischoff | 1,875 | 7th Seefeld Open | D03 |
| Jun 2007 | Franz Sturmberger | 1,804 | ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | A00 |
| Jun 2007 | Wilhelm Lange | 1,785 | ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | C15 |
| Jun 2007 | Franz Heimberger | 1,768 | ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | D66 |
| Sep 2002 | Rolf Berger | 1,721 | 13th Seefeld Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open B | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| ch-Oberoesterreich Seniors | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1992 | 7 | 1 | 1,934 |
| 17th Wch Seniors | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,922 |
| Linz Open | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2nd Casino Open | 1994 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Garn's chess games?
43 games by Erwin Garn, from Apr 2003 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 Erwin Garn has played.
What does Erwin Garn play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Erwin Garn opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Garn answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erwin Garn play as White?
As White, Erwin Garn's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Garn play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Garn most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Erwin Garn's FIDE rating?
Erwin Garn is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Erwin Garn played?
Our database contains 43 games by Erwin Garn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Garn?
43 games by Erwin Garn 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.