Prepare against Felix Blohberger
GM · Austria · World #297 classical · FIDE ID 1632051
When preparing against Felix Blohberger, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 9.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,687 games by Felix Blohberger, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Felix Blohberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Blohberger 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 | 2,552 | 2,560 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,460 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,496 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,687 | 662 | 587 | 438 | 39.2% |
| As White | 847 | 377 | 300 | 170 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 840 | 285 | 287 | 268 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Blohberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Blohberger's side.
First moves as White (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 298 | 35.2% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 233 | 27.5% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 230 | 27.2% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 70 | 8.3% | 57.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.8% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues d4 (69.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues g3 (56.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Blohberger usually continues c4 (86.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 38.7% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 128 | 35.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 40 | 11.2% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 32 | 9.0% | 48.4% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 231 | 80.5% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 30 | 10.5% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 16 | 5.6% | 65.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Felix Blohberger's chess games
All 1,687 games by Felix Blohberger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 662 wins, 587 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 88 | 40/31/17 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 68 | 23/28/17 | 33.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 50 | 29/15/6 | 58.0% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 20/9/9 | 52.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 36 | 19/12/5 | 52.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 52 | 15/23/14 | 28.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 17/15/12 | 38.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 36 | 8/19/9 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 13/12/10 | 37.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/9/12 | 38.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 3/14/14 | 9.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Yangyi Yu | 2,726 | FIDE World Cup | E12 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | E49 |
| Sep 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,684 | 21st ch-EU | C79 |
| Dec 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | ch-EU Blitz | C50 |
| Dec 2021 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,681 | Wch Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 247 | 137.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 45 | 30 | 2,473 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,511 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 41 | 31 | 2,482 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 36 | 27 | 2,494 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 28 | 11 | 2,424 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dominik Horvath (30 games) · Valentin Dragnev (23 games) · Lukas Leisch (17 games) · Florian Schwabeneder (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Blohberger's chess games?
1,687 games by Felix Blohberger, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 Felix Blohberger has played.
What does Felix Blohberger play on the first move as White?
Across 847 games with White in our database, Felix Blohberger opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Blohberger answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Felix Blohberger play as White?
As White, Felix Blohberger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (88 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (68 games, 33.8% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 58.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 847 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Blohberger play as Black?
As Black, Felix Blohberger most often plays: Indian Defense (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 840 games.
What is Felix Blohberger's FIDE rating?
Felix Blohberger is currently rated 2,552 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Felix Blohberger played?
Our database contains 1,687 games by Felix Blohberger, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 662 wins, 587 draws, 438 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Blohberger?
1,687 games by Felix Blohberger 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.