Prepare against Ferdinand Herzog
Austria · World #15,961 classical · FIDE ID 1606026
Our database contains 40 games by Ferdinand Herzog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Herzog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand Herzog 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 | 2,095 | 2,173 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 17.5% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Herzog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Herzog's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| b4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nh6 (50% of these games) — Herzog usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Herzog usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ferdinand Herzog's chess games
All 40 games by Ferdinand Herzog 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Voegel | 2,235 | chT2O-AUT 9697 | D34 |
| Jan 1995 | Manfred Rockenschaub | 2,220 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | Klaus Rogetzer | 2,200 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | C10 |
| Aug 1998 | Max Hofmann | 2,157 | Taufkirchen | B05 |
| Aug 1998 | Gerhard Brandstaetter | 1,970 | Taufkirchen | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,131 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,091 |
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,019 |
| Taufkirchen | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,064 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Herzog's chess games?
40 games by Ferdinand Herzog, 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 Ferdinand Herzog has played.
What does Ferdinand Herzog play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Herzog opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Herzog answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Herzog play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Herzog's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Herzog play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Herzog most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ferdinand Herzog's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Herzog is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ferdinand Herzog played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ferdinand Herzog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Herzog?
40 games by Ferdinand Herzog 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.