Prepare against Erwin Rumpl
FM · Austria · World #4,722 classical · FIDE ID 1603639
When preparing against Erwin Rumpl, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Erwin Rumpl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Rumpl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Rumpl 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 | 2,281 | 2,357 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,277 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,295 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 108 | 155 | 104 | 29.4% |
| As White | 187 | 61 | 87 | 39 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 180 | 47 | 68 | 65 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Rumpl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Rumpl's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 79 | 42.2% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 43 | 23.0% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 15.0% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 15.0% | 60.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues g3 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rumpl usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 31.6% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 24 | 30.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.9% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 47.5% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 23.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Erwin Rumpl's chess games
All 367 games by Erwin Rumpl 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: 108 wins, 155 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Christian Weiss | 2,451 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | D79 |
| Mar 2015 | Georg Froewis | 2,437 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | A09 |
| Oct 2014 | Juraj Lipka | 2,412 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | A09 |
| Jan 1997 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,410 | Linz Open | E61 |
| Oct 2008 | Frantisek Vass | 2,402 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2,337 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 12 | 5 | 2,224 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,361 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harald Groetz (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Rumpl's chess games?
367 games by Erwin Rumpl, 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 Rumpl has played.
What does Erwin Rumpl play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Erwin Rumpl opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Rumpl answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Erwin Rumpl play as White?
As White, Erwin Rumpl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Rumpl play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Rumpl most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Erwin Rumpl's FIDE rating?
Erwin Rumpl is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Erwin Rumpl played?
Our database contains 367 games by Erwin Rumpl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 155 draws, 104 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Rumpl?
367 games by Erwin Rumpl 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.